LITTLETON, Mass.--uly 21, 2022) –Hanscom FCU has created a Financial Wellness Team charged with developing unique programs to guide members and members of the communities it serves through the twists and turns of their unique financial journeys.
“Helping people improve their financial lives is central to the value that we provide as a Financial Institution,” said Dan Ziniti, Hanscom FCU’s Chief Strategy Officer. “This goes beyond simply providing the products and services that people need. It means giving them the tools they need to get and stay on track, and also to be there when they need someone to turn to for guidance. Our new team is uniquely positioned within the credit union and uniquely skilled to bring this vision to life.”
The Financial Wellness Team will be led by Hanscom FCU’s own Maria Porto, who has been elevated to the role of Vice President, Financial Wellness. She will lead the effort as the credit union brings into sharp focus its mission of being the trusted advisor that members turn to for unbiased financial guidance. Financial education and member engagement have been central to 20 year career at Hanscom FCU. Porto most recently led Hanscom FCU’s Partner Relations Team, where her award-winning team provided financial education seminars and webinars for both members and the general public, and she, in her new role, will bring the goal of financial wellness to every corner of the credit union.
“Member education and financial wellness is more than just what any one team at Hanscom FCU does,” said Porto, “but really is the purpose of the entire credit union. Every member interaction – from opening a savings account to opening a line of credit or reviewing a credit report – is about helping guide that member toward greater financial security.”
Providing tailored solutions, rather than simple off-the-shelf financial education resources, is central to what the Financial Wellness Team will do. To help bring the personal aspect to life, Maria will be joined by Mike Rzeszutek, Assistant Vice President, Financial Wellness Coaching. Rzeszutek has been with Hanscom FCU for nearly a decade and in the credit union industry for 15 years.