CEO Advisory Group Advises Frontier Credit Union in Landmark Montana Bank Purchase

Frontier Credit Union has completed its historic acquisition of First Citizens Bank of Butte, marking the first whole‑bank credit union acquisition in Montana. CEO Advisory Group served as Frontier’s financial advisor, guiding the credit union through regulatory approvals and supporting its strategic expansion into Montana. The transaction strengthens Frontier’s market presence, enhances member access across Idaho and Montana, and reflects the growing trend of credit unions leveraging bank acquisitions for accelerated growth and diversification.

Credit Union Mergers Analysis: Second Quarter 2025

An analysis of credit union mergers for the second quarter of 2025 shows an upward trend over the first quarter in both the number of approved transactions and the combined asset size of the merging institutions. The NCUA… Read More