Keesler Federal Once Again Recognized as Newsweek's Best Regional Credit Unions
For the second year in a row, Keesler Federal Credit Union is being recognized as one of Newsweek's best regional credit unions.
A recently released study of America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for 2025 conducted by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights determined the top 500 credit unions and 500 banks in the nation after an examination of 9,170 regional financial institutions across the country. The study considered profitability, financial relevance, risk exposure to financial uncertainties and the general health and stability of each financial institution.
The analysis was further supported by a nationwide examination of more than 845,000 reviews of regional banks and credit unions, 71,000 personal surveys and 1.9 million social media reviews. A rating of one to five stars was then awarded to each institution on the list of the best credit unions and banks. Keesler Federal was one of only 200 institutions to receive a 5-star rating – the best possible designation.
Plant-A Insights Group which conducted the study produces independent, unbiased company rankings across a variety of industries, categories, and sectors through extensive market research and analytics. The group independently administers all research projects utilizing high standards and transparent research methods.
Andy Swoger, President and CEO of Keesler Federal said the ranking and recognition is gratifying for everyone at Keesler Federal and affirms each team member's commitment to excellence and extraordinary member service.
"Our outstanding financial performance is a direct result of deliberate and strategic decisions we make to protect our members' resources and ensure the strength and stability of our credit union," Swoger said. "And as always, we are committed to delivering first-rate service to our members that goes above and beyond expectations."
The national recognition comes at an exciting time for Keesler Federal which recently announced its intention to merge with Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union of Metairie, Louisiana. The merger will add an additional 14 branch locations in the greater New Orleansregion and will expand Keesler Federal to 55 total branch locations stretching across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. The credit union will grow to just under $5 billion and expand to more than 900 employees to serve its membership.