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Merger vote announced
Catholic United Financial to join Trusted Fraternal Life family of brands

Delegates ratified Catholic United Financial’s merger with Trusted Fraternal Life, a Milwaukee-based fraternal life insurance organization formerly known as Catholic Financial Life. If approved by Minnesota and Wisconsin regulators, the merger will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

Michael Ahles addresses delegates at the 2024 Triennial Conference in Bloomington, MN

Above: President and CEO Michael Ahles addresses Delegates during the business session at the 2024 Catholic United Financial Triennial Conference, held Sept. 13-14 in Bloomington, Minn. The Delegates voted in favor of the merger proposal at that session.

Michael Ahles addresses delegates at the 2024 Triennial Conference in Bloomington, MN
Catholic United Financial to join Trusted Fraternal Life family of brands

Delegates ratified Catholic United Financial’s merger with Trusted Fraternal Life, a Milwaukee-based fraternal life insurance organization formerly known as Catholic Financial Life.

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Oct. 24th • 10:30 am
Financial Scams Targeting Older Adults and How To Avoid Them
Taking appropriate measures can help protect you and your loved ones from falling victim to common schemes perpetrated by criminals. Learn to identify these scams before you become a victim of the scammers at this webinar with Catholic United Financial Credit Union President Andrea Ferkingstad.

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Financial Scams Targeting Older Adults and How to Avoid Them
Taking appropriate measures can help protect you and your loved ones from falling victim to common schemes perpetrated by criminals. Learn to identify these scams before you become a victim of the scammers at this webinar with Catholic United Financial Credit Union President Andrea Ferkingstad.
Financial Scams Targeting Older Adults and How To Avoid Them
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Great Place To Work™ is a highly sought-after employer-of-choice certification, awarded entirely based on employees’ positive opinions of their workplace as reported in an anonymous statement survey. According to that survey of our employees, Catholic United Financial ranked 19 percent higher than the national average ranking of workplaces.
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Great Place To WorkTM

Great Place To Work™ is a highly sought-after employer-of-choice certification, awarded entirely based on employees’ positive opinions of their workplace as reported in an anonymous statement survey. According to that survey of our employees, Catholic United Financial ranked 19 percent higher than the national average ranking of workplaces.

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Catholic United Financial is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial services organization, connecting people of faith, protecting their future and generously impacting parishes, schools and communities.

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Our workshops and webinars explain complex issues in an easy-to-follow format, relying on expert speakers and testimonials from people like you who have taken steps to get their finances and planning under control.

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Created over 140 years ago, our foundation of people helping people is the basis for who we are and what we do. We transform profits into purpose so that every generation can thrive and grow.

Giving to the Diocese of St. Cloud: $12 million
Giving to the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis: $9 million
Giving to the Diocese of New Ulm: $7.7 million

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Michael Ahles addresses delegates at the 2024 Triennial Conference in Bloomington, MN

Catholic United Financial to merge with Trusted Fraternal Life

Delegates ratified Catholic United Financial’s merger with Trusted Fraternal Life, a Milwaukee-based fraternal life insurance organization formerly known as Catholic Financial Life. If approved by Minnesota and Wisconsin regulators, the merger will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
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Nate Kavanaugh Receives $2,000 Grant from Catholic United Financial  

At Catholic United Financial, we have a long history of supporting future Catholic leaders. On August 22, 2024, we had the privilege of putting these values into action as we awarded a $2,000 grant to one of those future leaders, Nathan Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh is a 21-year-old from Coon Rapids, MN and is beginning his freshman...
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You are looking for steady and guaranteed growth, but the rate chase between annuities, CDs, and money market accounts is getting tiresome. End the rate chase.

End the endless rate chase

You are looking for steady and guaranteed growth, but the rate chase between annuities, CDs, and money market accounts is getting tiresome. And that doesn’t even include the tax mess you might find yourself in.
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Why should I review my life insurance policy?

Life is full of changes, and your life insurance policy should reflect those changes. Regularly reviewing your life insurance is essential to confirm that it continues to meet your needs and those of your loved ones.  
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Best Practices to Stay Out of Debt 

When you are in debt, it can feel like an impossible hole to climb out of, and asking for help can be daunting. However, for those struggling with debt, it is crucial to stop creating new debt and focus on paying off existing balances. Emily Ripplinger, Branch Manager of Catholic United Financial Credit Union says,...
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Catholic United Financial certified Great Place to Work second year in a row

Catholic United Financial is certified as a Great Place To Work for the second year in a row.
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Transforming Profits Into Purpose

As a not-for-profit company, we transform our profits from the sale of life insurance, annuities and retirement products into programs that support and amplify your Catholic community’s ability to thrive and grow.

Members, not customers

Membership means more than just owning a policy or holding an account. Belonging to Catholic United means you care about your extended Catholic family.

Boost your efforts for the greater good

Partnering with us means boosting your ability to connect with an impressive array of fundraising, social and service programs distributed by our Giving Network.

Transforming Profits Into Purpose

As a not-for-profit company, we transform our profits from the sale of life insurance, annuities and retirement products into programs that support and amplify your Catholic community’s ability to thrive and grow.

Members, not customers

Membership means more than just owning a policy or holding an account. Belonging to Catholic United means you care about your extended Catholic family.

Boost your efforts for the greater good

Partnering with us means boosting your ability to connect with an impressive array of fundraising, social and service programs distributed by our Giving Network.

Our Vision Statement

All people are financially secure, faith-filled, and engaged in their communities.

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The reason for, the model for, the example of our giving is truly the grace and sacrifice of Christ himself
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