YNCUNIVERSITY
YOUR FINANCIAL LITERACY RESOURCE
Features a curated library of financial literacy resources, the YNCU Honest Money Talks Blog, and the ability to book a free in-person or virtual presentation from one of our experts on a variety of financial topics.
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Free access to education is vital for everyone
Welcome to YNCUniversity
Your hub for accessible, inclusive, and effective financial literacy resources. Book a presentation, read our latest blog, or check out our calendar for workshops and community events in your area.
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Presentations
Request a FREE financial literacy presentation from one of our certified trainers. We offer a variety of accessible, inclusive, and effective financial literacy workshops delivered in plain language to help empower our community members to take control of their financial decisions, goals, and plans.
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Empowering our community through education
Thank You Concentra!
YNCU would like to thank Concentra for their $10,000 grant toward YNCUniversity through the Empowering Your Community Awards.
Presenters
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Archie Bonifacio
Chief Community Officer
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Brendan Byrne
Community Branch Manager
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Colton Boros
Branch Manager, Windsor
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Costas Erotokritou
Member Relationship Manager
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Daniella Hunte
Director, Sales & Coaching
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DJ Miller
Member Relationship Manager, Development & Partnerships
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Grant Galloway
CFP®, CLU, CHS, RIS
Financial Planner – Markets, Investing, Pensions, Economic Outlook
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Jamie Sillett
Branch Manager, London
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Jennifer Dray
Director, Sales & Coaching
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Jessica Monteith
Member Relationship Manager
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Jody Young
Branch Manager, Bay
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Jonathon Fuselli
Marketing Coordinator
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Kelly Stafford
Manager, Credit
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Kim Boudreau
CFP®, DMA™
Financial Planner & Senior Investment Advisor – Women in Finance, Holiday Budgeting, Estates
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Kirstin Dias
Director, Marketing
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Larissa Cross
Branch Manager, Mitchell
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Linda Bernier
Branch Manager, Timmins
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Lindsay Watson
Member Relationship Manager
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Lucas Cerqueira
CFP®, RIS
Education Savings, New Home Ownership
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Michael Pigeon
CFP®, CLU, CHS
Financial Planner – Insurance & Protection, Small Business
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Natalie Fenton
Member Experience Associate
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Quincy Gidden
Senior Business Services Specialist
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Rachel Winger
Branch Manager, Mitchell
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Sai Poguluru
VP, Innovation & Business Technology
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Sandra Sousa
Community Branch Manager
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Shannon Wood
Branch Manager, Brantford
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Shaylan Spurway
Manager, Marketing & Community Education
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Shezmin Samji
Branch Manager, Kitchener
Honest Money Talks
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“YNCU is not just a Credit Union but also a motivation for positive change. It goes beyond financial services, empowering me to make a difference in both the community and the environment. With a strong commitment to ESG, YNCU transforms banking into a force for good, shaping me into a better person through awareness and action.”
– Anita Araujo, Human Resource Generalist
What is YNCU?
Experience The Credit Union Difference
YNCU has been serving communities across Ontario for over 75 years. We’re the kind of financial partner that takes the time to understand the real trials and financial realities of each of our members.Â
We provide friendlier, more personal service so you can bank confidently knowing you’re not just a number to us, and we offer comparable products and competitive rates so you can get the most out of your banking. Our members are owners, which means we answer to you and share our profits through patronage dividends.Â
We are committed to building better communities. It is one of our guiding principles, and we build community through education, investment, and volunteerism. We firmly believe in staying connected with the Neighbourhoods we serve by supporting local programs and forming partnerships with like-minded organizations dedicated to enhancing local well-being and prosperity.
Donated to Charitable Causes
Staff Volunteer Hours
*Numbers updated semi-annually. Last updated August 2023
*Numbers updated semi-annually. Last updated August 2023
“YNCU is not just a Credit Union but also a motivation for positive change. It goes beyond financial services, empowering me to make a difference in both the community and the environment. With a strong commitment to ESG, YNCU transforms banking into a force for good, shaping me into a better person through awareness and action.”
– Anita Araujo, Human Resource Generalist
What is YNCU?
Experience The Credit Union Difference
YNCU has been serving communities across Ontario for over 75 years. We’re the kind of financial partner that takes the time to understand the real trials and financial realities of each of our members.
We provide friendlier, more personal service so you can bank confidently knowing you’re not just a number to us, and we offer comparable products and competitive rates so you can get the most out of your banking. Our members are owners, which means we answer to you and share our profits through patronage dividends.
We are committed to building better communities. It is one of our guiding principles, and we build community through education, investment, and volunteerism. We firmly believe in staying connected with the Neighbourhoods we serve by supporting local programs and forming partnerships with like-minded organizations dedicated to enhancing local well-being and prosperity.
Donated to Charitable Causes
Staff Volunteer Hours
*Numbers updated semi-annually. Last updated August 2023
YNCUniversity is a financial literacy resource hub and not an accredited educational institution that issues degrees.
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