The $930 million New England Federal Credit Union is the latestto sign on with broker-dealer and registered investment adviserCUSO Financial Services LP.

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The Williston, Vt.-based credit union said while its investment program has been active for approximately 10 years,executives wanted to work with a broker dealer that better fit itsculture. The cooperative said it reviewed six other broker dealers,and completed extensive due diligence on three before deciding onCFS.

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“We wanted a broker dealer that could create a memberexperience based on credibility, trust, and advice. CFS has alreadydelivered on their promises and our investment program is beginningto serve members in the way we had always envisioned,” said BillSmith, senior retail delivery executive at the credit union.

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New England FCU's investment program is operated under theNEFCU Financial Group banner, and is a CFS managed program, meaninginvestment advisers are employed and managed by the CUSO, accordingto the firm. CFS said CFS program managers have already hired twofinancial advisers to serve the credit union's members.

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The San Diego-based CFS said it now works with more than 150credit unions.

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