Desert Financial Credit Union will celebrate the grand opening of its newest branch in the Verrado neighborhood of Buckeye on Feb. 27-28.

“At Desert Financial, we’re dedicated to helping Arizonans understand, manage and build their finances,” said Jeff Meshey, president and CEO of Desert Financial. “This new branch reflects our ongoing commitment to the Buckeye community and beyond to provide easy access to the tools and support they need to reach their financial goals.”


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The Verrado branch — located at 830 N. Verrado Way— is the second Desert Financial location in Buckeye. It’s open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The branch provides a full suite of financial services as well as drive-thru banking, easy-access ATMs, notary services, will and trusts assistance, and more.

Jeff Meshey, president and CEO for Desert Financial Credit Union.

On Friday, Feb. 27, guests are welcome to mix, mingle, enjoy refreshments and step into the money machine starting at 9 a.m. A formal ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. with remarks from local dignitaries and Desert Financial representatives. A check presentation to Midwest Food Bank benefiting Mirna’s Place will follow immediately after.

On Saturday, Feb. 28, celebrate the grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a block party featuring complimentary food trucks, giveaways, family-friendly activities—including face painting, an obstacle course and cornhole—as well as personalized financial education from coaches and wealth management representatives. Guests can also enjoy volunteer activities, a mobile blood drive and a photobooth where guests can “Share Your Inner Moneylogue”. The Verrado branch will remain open until 3 p.m. post-event to accommodate new member inquiries.

Guests who attend the event could earn $200 by opening a Free Checking account at its newest branch.¹

For more information about Desert Financial and its member benefits, visit DesertFinancial.com/Verrado

¹ Offer subject to change; see DesertFinancial.com/verrado for full offer details.