BEST BANKING/FINANCE WORKPLACE CULTURE

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BMO HARRIS BANK

1850 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 888-340-2265 · bmoharris.com Year Est: 1817 AZ Staff: 415 Principal(s): Patrick Strieck, head of retail banking, Arizona region

BMO Harris Bank provides a broad range of personal banking products and solutions through nearly 500 branches and fee-free access to more than 40,000 ATMs across the United States. BMO Harris Bank’s commercial banking team provides a combination of sector expertise, local knowledge and mid-market focus throughout the U.S.

STRENGTH OF STAFF: “BMO is the eighth-largest bank in North America, but feels like a local bank to customers because of our industry-leading customer service and involvement in our communities. Our key differentiator is our steadfast commitment to boldly growing the good in the communities where we live and work.” IMPACT OF 2021 TRENDS: “Technology will continue to change banking. At BMO, customer experience is at the center of everything we do, and we are evolving our technology to increase convenience for our customers. Through physical branches and digital banking, BMO delivers a seamless experience for customers.” OUTLOOK FOR 2021: “Innovation remains at the forefront of our business in 2021 to continue delivering a first-class customer experience. We continue to enhance digital offerings to allow customers to bank how and where they want to bank.” last year 2

2355 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027 844-663-2928 · oneazcu.com Year Est: 1951 AZ Staff: 425 Principal(s): Kim Reedy, president and CEO Prominent Company Perks: Inclusive and diverse workplace with a rewarding environment, benefits and focused on developing future leaders.

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Desert Financial Credit Union

P.O. Box 2945, Phoenix, AZ 85062 602-433-7000 · desertschools.org Year Est: 1939 AZ Staff: 1,000 Principal(s): Jeffrey Meshey, president Prominent Company Perks: 401(k) match, paid parental leave, paid volunteer time, loan discounts, tuition reimbursement, health/dental/vision

Alliance Bank of Arizona

1 E. Washington St., #1400, Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-389-3500 · alliancebankofarizona.com Year Est: 2003 AZ Staff: 875 Principal(s): Don Garner, CEO Prominent Company Perks: Competitive compensation, annual bonus, 401(k), education reimbursement, health savings account, benefits package

Arizona Federal Credit Union

333 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-683-1000 · arizonafederal.org Year Est: 1936 AZ Staff: 515 Principal(s): Ronald L. Westad, president/CEO Prominent Company Perks: No-cost medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company contribution, tuition assistance, generous PTO, loan discounts

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Geneva Financial

3155 S. Price Rd., #105, Chandler, AZ 85248 480-822-8121 · genevafi.com Year Est: 2007 AZ Staff: NA Principal(s): Aaron VanTrojen Prominent Company Perks: Competitive compensation, full benefits package, 401(k), affiliate discounts, and employee mortgage discounts

Landings Credit Union

2800 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 480-967-9475 · landingscu.org Year Est: 1953 AZ Staff: 65 Principal(s): Brian Lee Prominent Company Perks: Casual work environment, discounted and interest-free loans, community focused, generous PTO and paid holidays

VIP Mortgage

9221 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-966-0919 · vipmtginc.com Year Est: 2006 AZ Staff: 325 Principal(s): Jay Barbour, Keith Teegardin Prominent Company Perks: Small family atmosphere where employees are encouraged to engage, problem-solve and lead, feeling valued and heard

Arizona Central Credit Union

2020 N. Central Ave., #300, Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-264-6421 · azcentralcu.org Year Est: 1939 AZ Staff: 200 Principal(s): Greg Harden Prominent Company Perks: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, education reimbursement, life insurance, volunteering

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Alerus

17045 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480-905-2400 · alerus.com Year Est: 1933 AZ Staff: 18 Principal(s): Randy Newman, Katie Lorenson, Ann McConn, Karin Taylor, Ryan Goldberg, Rob Schwister Prominent Company Perks: Leadership training, paid volunteer time, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), ESOP, flex time off