On this episode, host Vince Passione is joined by Allied CEO Pete Hilger to discuss:
- Allied Solutions’ roots in the credit union marketplace.
- The importance of building trust over offering higher interest rates.
- The need to find ways to retain and grow deposits in a low-interest rate environment.
- The importance of partnerships in the credit union industry.
- Credit unions investing in fintech companies.
- Allied’s approach of making acquisitions to strengthen its long-term corporate strategy.
- The auto industry and consumer health, including the surge in repossessions, indicative of a challenging economic situation for consumers.
Pete Hilger, CEO, Allied Solutions
As Chief Executive Officer, Pete leads all aspects of Allied, including strategic vision and development, acquisitions, key industry relationships, and the overall value proposition to clients and partners. Pete served as Allied Solutions’ President & Chief Marketing Officer before being promoted to CEO in August 2016. He has 30 years of corporate management experience focused on strategic planning, product and service positioning, acquisitions, and partnership development. Pete began his financial services career in 1990 as Principal and Executive Vice President at the Eldredge Corporation.