How Credit Union Boards Can Renew Themselves to Drive Stronger Governance Performance
In this episode of C.U. On The Show, Doug English welcomes back Peter Myers of DDJ Myers for a deep, practical conversation on board renewal and board performance. As credit unions face accelerated board turnover, CEO transitions, and shifting competitive pressures, Peter explains how boards can objectively assess their effectiveness, align on the most strategic priorities, and intentionally evolve to the next level of governance impact.
Looking Back to Move Forward: What 2025 Taught Us About Investing and Planning for 2026
ACT Advisors’ Doug English reflects on 2025 market performance, the value of staying disciplined through volatility, and why thoughtful financial planning matters as we head into 2026.
How CUSOs and FinTech Partnerships Can Become a Powerful Growth Engine for Credit Unions
How can credit unions use CUSOs (credit union service organizations) and FinTech partnerships as intentional tools for growth instead of one-off “shiny object” deals? In this episode of C.U. On The Show, host Doug English talks with Capstone Strategic’s John Dearing about approaching CUSOs and FinTechs with a proactive external growth strategy, deciding when to build, buy, or partner, and how collaboration can help credit unions pursue new opportunities.
How Credit Unions Can Deploy AI to Elevate Member Service and Reduce Costs
In this C.U. On The Show conversation, host Doug English talks with Andrea Argueta of Glia about approaches credit unions are using to incorporate AI into member service. They discuss where organizations are finding early operational benefits, how hand-offs to human agents are managed, and ways leaders are evaluating interaction strategies.
December 2025 Market Update: Reflecting on a Strong Year and Preparing for 2026
Doug English, CFP® discusses the markets and what we did in our client’s portfolios in November 2025.
How Credit Unions Win with Heart and Humanity in a Digital World
In this episode of C.U. on the Show, host Doug English sits down with Lee Silber—author of The Credit Union Way—to explore why stories of compassion, connection, and community remain at the heart of the credit union movement. From tellers who create policies on the fly to help members in need, to branch managers who step in during times of crisis, Silber makes the case that smaller, more personal institutions have a unique advantage.
How Credit Unions Can Turn the 2025 CUES Compensation Survey Into a Strategic Advantage
How should a credit union apply insights from the 2025 CUES Executive Compensation Survey? In this episode of C.U. On The Show, host Doug English, CFP®, speaks with Sharon Messmore of CUES about how credit unions can interpret survey data, identify trends, and use the findings to support fair, transparent, and strategically aligned compensation structures.
November 2025 Market Update: October Gains and Year-End Planning
Doug English, CFP® discusses the markets and what we did in our client’s portfolios in October 2025.
How Stablecoins Help Credit Unions Cut Cross-Border Costs and Boost Member Trust
In this C.U. On The Show episode, host Doug English sits down with payments futurist Becky Reed of BankSocial and Cooper Thompson, VP of Innovation for Embedded Finance & Digital Assets at Fiserv. They explain—in plain English—what stablecoins are, how wallet-based payments work, and how blockchain transparency could enhance fraud-prevention efforts in financial services.
How to Align CEO Compensation with Strategy—and Strengthen Credit Union Governance
In this episode of C.U. on the Show, host Doug English sits down with Peter Myers to unpack a practical framework for CEO oversight that ties compensation, evaluation, and strategy into one coherent system. If you’re a CEO, board chair, or emerging executive, you’ll walk away with steps to reduce friction, improve accountability (in the positive, rewarding sense), and keep your credit union’s strategy front and center.