The last three years have been anything but predictable. With the onset of the pandemic and all that’s transpired, both our everyday life and economy have been deeply impacted. Now more than ever, it’s critical to have a trusted partner you can turn to for expert financial advice, insightful support, and helpful resources.
A mutual bank that’s accountable to its customers, not out-of-town shareholders, Olympia Federal Savings (OlyFed) has a neighbor-helping-neighbor business model that puts real relationships above the bottom line. “We have many different safe, secure and predictable ways to save and help customers reach their savings goals,” Ryan Betz, SVP/Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer says. “At a time when there is so much uncertainty in the market, OlyFed has what it takes to provide the peace-of-mind you want when it comes to growing and protecting your finances.”
From checking accounts and digital banking tools that help you manage your daily life, to retirement and savings accounts that let you invest in your future, OlyFed’s team of professionals are there to help you through all of life’s stages and adventures. It’s what they’ve been doing for the local community for more than 117 years. “With savings as part of our name, you know we are committed to helping our customers get ahead by achieving their greatest pursuits,” Betz notes.
In fact, community is at the core of OlyFed. Every year, the bank gives back more than 10% of its profits to local nonprofit organizations and its employees contribute hundreds of volunteer hours to ensure their time and talents support their philanthropic investments. “One of the fun ways we involve our customers in our charitable giving is through our Two Cent Campaign. Each month we pick a new nonprofit, and we donate two cents to that organization for every customer debit card transaction,” Betz shares. Since the program began four years ago, it has provided more than $150,000 in support to the community.
“We believe mutual means more for our customers and our community by ensuring we live out our ‘people first’ values by always doing the right thing,” Betz affirms.
Olympia Federal
421 Capitol Way S. Olympia
360.754.3400 or 800.865.3470
olyfed.com
BY MARY ELLEN PSALTIS