FreeStar Financial Credit Union & Eastpointe Community Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
Subject to Regulatory Approval
CLAWSON, MI – December 31, 2024 – McQueen Financial Advisors provided exclusive financial advisory services.
We are pleased to announce the strategic merger between FreeStar Financial and Eastpointe Community Credit Union (ECCU). This partnership is poised to enhance the services and products we offer.
In this highly competitive and regulated financial services environment, this partnership will enhance the resources necessary to serve our members better. Our members will receive more products and services, including additional branches, enhanced technology, and competitive rates. FreeStar Financial has the same “members first” philosophy and will provide members with the personal service they’ve come to know. By collaborating, we can ensure a better future for our members for years to come.
About FreeStar Financial Credit Union
FreeStar Financial Credit Union is a Michigan-based, non-profit financial institution founded in 1957 at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. It serves members throughout Michigan, offering full-service banking, including mortgages, auto loans, and high-rate savings, with a focus on "taking dreams higher" and supporting the military community.
About Eastpointe Community Credit Union
Founded in 1950, Eastpointe Community Credit Union was a non-profit, member-owned financial cooperative based in Eastpointe, MI, specializing in local, personalized banking with 1,515 members.
About McQueen Financial Advisors
McQueen Financial is a nationwide financial advisory firm serving financial institutions since 1999. McQueen advises on ~25% of all Credit Union / Credit Union Mergers nationwide, annually.
Transaction Leads
Dan Martin
Director of Transaction Advisory & Valuation
Christian Abelarde
Associate