Securityplus Federal Credit Union Named TOP Credit Union in Maryland, Earning Coveted Spot on Newsweeks' List of America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions
Securityplus Federal Credit Union, a trusted financial institution serving the greater Baltimore community, announces its recognition by Newsweek as one of America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for 2024, earning the #10 ranking overall and proudly standing as the #1 ranked credit union based in Maryland.
This prestigious recognition reflects Securityplus' new vision for the future and unwavering commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its members and the many communities it serves. As a not-for-profit Minority Depository Institution serving Maryland communities for more than 85 years and members nationwide, the organization's strategic focus on growth and positive community impact through financial health advocacy, education, and inclusive access to affordable banking, borrowing, saving, investing, and protecting is at the core of its new vision for the future.
The organization set a new strategic course for its future with the naming of its new CEO, Tricia Szurgot, in early 2022. With a new leadership team and new strategy for the future, 2023 marked a year of exceptional performance and historic milestones for the reinvigorated Securityplus. Fostering financial success, maintaining a strong community focus, and aligning its strategy, business, and culture to the future as part of its first full year of its strategic transformation has resulted in this coveted honor.
The organization is taking bold steps to ensure the many benefits of Securityplus Federal Credit Union membership are available for future generations. Through steadfast focus on ensuring the safety and soundness of its business practices, innovating to meet the continuously evolving needs of members, and creating exceptional member experiences when, where, and how member need them, Securityplus is on a course for accelerated growth and positive impact. "Earning the top spot among credit unions in Maryland is an incredible honor for us and a source of pride for many employees, volunteers, and members throughout our rich 85+ year history that made this possible. It is a true testament to the trust that our members and communities place in us every day. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our amazing team members and volunteers, who all share a passion and steadfast commitment to financial health and inclusive banking throughout the communities we serve, it's our privilege to receive this recognition and serve our membership. This recognition reaffirms the success of our vision for the future and serves as motivation for us to continue taking bold steps to push the boundaries of excellence and finding new and innovative ways to make a positive impact for our members and the many communities we serve," said Tricia Szurgot, Chief Executive Officer of Securityplus.
"We are incredibly grateful to our employees, members, communities, and partners, as well as to Newsweek, for acknowledging our efforts and recognizing the insurmountable value that credit unions and regional banks have on communities" added Szurgot.