SALT LAKE CITY - (12/06/04) -- Utah First FCU said it has signedwith Beneficial Financial Group to provide investment services toits members. Under the deal, the credit union will offer afull-range of investment and insurance services, including mutualfunds, annuities, stocks, bonds and life insurance. Members willalso be able to attend investment planning and educationalseminars.
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