WATERLOO, Iowa – Veridian CU, the state’s largest credit union, announced it is opening its 22nd branch, and its first in the Iowa City area. The new branch is scheduled to open in October inside the Hy-Vee store in Iowa City. The credit union, formerly John Deere Community CU, is the state’s largest with over $1.2 billion in assets.
Thought to be the smartest person in the room, Lake's ability to parse data to solve problems drove a ROE of 32% for her unit in 2025.
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In addition to proposing broader access to private market investments for those who pass a test and for CFPs and other credential holders, the SEC also proposed expanding advisors' ability to charge performance-based fees.
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As a significantly underrepresented group in the industry, Black planners and other wealth management professionals of all backgrounds have been tapping into the Quad-A network and professional development opportunities for decades.
