It’s official: Piedmont Advantage Credit Union members have given the green light to merge with Truliant Federal Credit Union.
The decision came down on August 25 during a special meeting, and honestly? It’s kind of a big deal for anyone banking with either institution.
The merger already cleared regulatory hurdles back in June, so this member vote was the final piece of the puzzle. Mark your calendars for September 1, 2026 — that’s when these two organizations legally become one, with Truliant’s President and CEO Todd Hall taking the helm of the combined entity.
What This Means
During the transition period, Piedmont Advantage will operate as a division of Truliant while the teams work behind the scenes to merge everything — we’re talking systems, operations, the whole nine yards. They’re aiming to have full integration wrapped up by the end of Q1 2027.
“We are excited to welcome Piedmont Advantage members to Truliant and to build on the trust they have placed in this partnership,” Hall said. “As we bring our organizations together, members will gain greater convenience and expanded products, while we strengthen our ability to invest in the communities we serve. Our focus is on making this transition clear, steady and member centered.”
Bigger Network, More Options
Here’s where things get interesting for Piedmont Advantage’s roughly 28,000 members. Once everything’s combined, they’ll have access to Truliant’s expanded branch network spanning North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. More branches means more convenience, and access to a broader menu of financial products and services.
The numbers paint a pretty impressive picture: the merged credit union will serve over 355,000 members across more than 40 locations, managing approximately $6 billion in assets. That’s some serious firepower in the community banking world.
A Partnership Built on Shared Values
Dion Williams, President and CEO of Piedmont Advantage, emphasized that this wasn’t just a corporate checkbox exercise. “This has been a people-first partnership from day one, grounded in shared values and a clear sense of purpose,” he explained. “Our members’ vote reflects deep trust in our shared future, ensuring the local relationships and community focus we’ve built over 77 years only grow stronger under Truliant.”
And that 77-year legacy matters. Both credit unions have been serving their communities for more than seven decades, so this merger isn’t about some newcomer swooping in — it’s two established institutions joining forces to do more for their members.
What Happens Next
The organizations will be rolling out additional updates and transition details as they nail down the specifics. If you want to stay in the loop, check out pacu.com/strongertogether or truliant.org/strongertogether for the latest information.
Bottom line? This merger seems designed to give members more options and stronger community investment while keeping the personal touch that credit unions are known for. Not a bad combination.