Empowering today’s education community to achieve financial wellness.

People who work in the education industry spend their careers creating a positive future for students. Through Educators Choice©, FEA members can plan for the future with the support of our financial experts.

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Educators Choice® Overview

Educators Choice® is a financial wellness program exclusively for FEA and local affiliate union members. Through this unique, complimentary program, gain access to tools, resources, and guidance that can help you live your best financial life.

Wherever life takes you, Suncoast is here to help with products, services and the personalized attention you need at every turn.

 

 

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Rob Kriete

I recommend the Educators Choice© program because Suncoast provided me clear options for all of my financial needs without pressure. Their ability to listen and offer suggestions was amazingly helpful, giving my family and me confidence in our financial future.

Rob Kriete, President of the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association

Ken Mouton

As president of the Collier County Education Association, I highly recommend the Educators Choice© program offered by Suncoast Credit Union. The introduction and implementation of the plan is hassle free. The options and resources offered can be specifically tailored to meet your financial needs. The one-on-one personal touch provided gives my family and me confidence and security in our finances and future retirement.

Ken Mouton, President of Collier County Education Association (Teachers Union)

Vicki Kidwell

The Educators Choice© program is a valuable resource for services that can help our members. I met with Suncoast in several virtual meetings and received clear, sound retirement and investment information that helped me understand how my personal FRS, Social Security and other investments will work together to secure a financially sound retirement. There was no pressure, but lots of expert information that gave me peace of mind for the future.

Vicki Kidwell, President of Clay County Education Association

Anna Fusco

I’ve been extremely impressed with the financial and educational opportunities Educators Choice©, powered by Suncoast Credit Union, provides. They take a very individualized, easy-to-understand approach to financial planning, a topic that honestly intimidates many people. Educators Choice has a very professional and responsive staff. The feedback I’ve received from everyone who has worked with them has been stellar. I’m very grateful we can offer their very necessary and comprehensive financial planning services to our members and staff.

Anna Fusco, President, Broward Teachers Union

Stephanie Yocum

Sitting down with a trusted financial planner is tedious but crucial, and the Educator’s Choice© program through Suncoast Credit Union made the process easy and informative. The plan and projections that our union benefit, Educator’s Choice, provided helped me make sound financial decisions as I plan for retirement and beyond. I highly recommend our members take advantage of this free financial planning program through our union benefits.

Stephanie Yocum, President of the Polk Education Association

The Suncoast Difference

We pride ourselves on being different. Credit unions are not-for-profit, financial cooperatives owned by their members — and they exist specifically to help meet the financial needs of those members. Credit union profits go back to members, which is why they get lower rates on loans, higher earnings on deposits and more free services.

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Our Story

Suncoast Credit Union began in 1934 when a handful of local educators founded Hillsborough County Teachers Credit Union. Throughout the years, we’ve grown and expanded our membership to include anyone who lives, works, attends school or worships in the Florida counties we serve.

Today, we’re proud to be the largest credit union in Florida. From our humble beginnings to all of the exciting developments along the way, Suncoast’s history is rich with memorable moments. And every one of them is thanks to our incredible members.