Clearstar Financial Credit Union, formerly Sierra Schools Credit Union, is now for everyone. We're sharing our financial knowledge with the entire community. With more member service and money saving programs, it only takes a second to see why Clearstar Financial shines brighter.

In January 1949, an ambitious group known as the Reno Classroom Teachers’ Association established a financial institution to meet the banking needs of area teachers.  Each of the 10 founding members contributed $5, half of which went toward the organizing and charter fees.  Another $10 was spent to purchase a checkbook and ledger, leaving a mere $15 to lend to prospective teacher-members.

From those humble beginnings, Clearstar Financial Credit Union, originally called the Reno Teacher’s Federal Credit Union, now prides itself on a much broader membership, including persons who live, work, worship, volunteer or attend school in or businesses or other legal entities within the thirteen Northern Nevada counties that we serve.  Clearstar Financial Credit Union has also established special partnerships with a select group of businesses to provide financial benefits and education to their employees.  Likewise, the credit union’s original $15 has grown to assets of over $150 million in 2005.

Clearstar Financial Credit Union operates as a financial cooperative that serves its members by providing competitive, convenient financial products.  “Throughout our history, our purpose and priorities have remained the same,” says CEO, Ritch Van Duzer.  “Satisfaction of members’ needs is the driving force.  We now serve more than 20,000 individuals with an array of services our founders never dreamed would exist.

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