Members Trust Company Named 2026 CUSO of the Year by NACUSO

Members Trust Company is honored to announce that we have been named the 2026 CUSO of the Year by the National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations at the organization’s annual Reimagine Conference.

This recognition reflects more than growth or industry visibility. It reflects the role collaboration, service, and long-term partnership continue to play within the credit union movement.

For nearly four decades, Members Trust Company has worked alongside credit unions to help deliver sophisticated trust, investment management, and wealth planning capabilities while staying grounded in the cooperative values that make credit unions different. As the first nationally chartered trust and investment management company owned by credit unions, MTC was built specifically to help credit unions expand what they can offer members without losing the service-first philosophy at the center of their organization.

That balance has long been reflected in MTC’s guiding philosophy: Main Street Values. Wall Street Expertise.

It is a belief that sophisticated planning, fiduciary oversight, and institutional-caliber capabilities should still feel personal, relationship-driven, and rooted in service. 

“This recognition belongs to the entire MTC team,” said Ken Lako, CEO of Members Trust Company. “Their commitment, professionalism, and steady focus on serving our partners and clients made this recognition possible.”

Lako added, “Awards are never about one person. They are earned by teams that show up every day, do the work the right way, and keep raising the standard.”

What This Recognition Says About the Future of Credit Unions

Today’s members increasingly expect access to sophisticated financial guidance, trust and estate services, retirement planning support, and wealth management capabilities from the institutions they already trust.

For many credit unions, that creates an important opportunity.

The ability to offer more advanced financial solutions can help strengthen member relationships, deepen retention across generations, and create new sources of non-interest income, all while reinforcing the value of the credit union relationship itself.

That is where Members Trust Company was designed to help.We work alongside credit unions to provide:

These capabilities allow credit unions to expand their offerings without needing to build an internal trust company or large wealth management infrastructure on their own.

At MTC, we believe sophisticated planning and fiduciary support should not be reserved only for the largest institutions or ultra-high-net-worth families. That philosophy continues to guide how we serve credit unions and their members nationwide. 

Built to Help Credit Unions Shine

Members Trust Company’s mission has always centered around helping credit unions grow their wealth management and trust capabilities while supporting members with thoughtful, relationship-driven service. 

Our approach combines the depth and breadth of capabilities often associated with large national firms alongside the responsiveness and accessibility credit unions value. 

This recognition from NACUSO reflects the collective effort of our employees, clients, and credit union partners who continue to trust us as an extension of their organization.

Looking to Expand What Your Credit Union Can Offer?

Whether your credit union already partners with Members Trust Company or is exploring trust and estate capabilities for the first time, our team would welcome the opportunity to continue the conversation.

Connect directly with the Members Trust Company team to discuss how your organization can continue building deeper member relationships through trust, investment management, and planning solutions designed specifically for the credit union movement.