Looking in the woodlands area, curious if there are any resources to help determine how woke or unwoke a bank is. I need a local bank for regular change/$1s and so an online-only bank is out of the question

Dill-Ag13 said:

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I need a local bank for regular change/$1s

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Dude, you need to look into $2 bills. They're classy…

Space City Credit Union

Not sure if Plains Capital is in your area but that's who we bank with. During Operation Choke Point (Google it) we were kicked out of Chase bank as a firearms dealer. Plains Capital had no issue taking us in.

Strip club will break all your large bills now worries!

aggiephoenix02 said:

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Dude, you need to look into $2 bills. They're classy…

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Prosperity Bank used to be a small-town business (was it called Heritage or something like that?). But then I saw this…. https://www.prosperitybankusa.com/Diversity-and-Inclusion.

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Prosperity Bank used to be a small-town business (was it called Heritage or something like that?). But then I saw this…. https://www.prosperitybankusa.com/Diversity-and-Inclusion.

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That link doesn't go anywhere.

I'd like to know this, too. I'd like to put my money in a more conservative-minded institution that won't waste its time with DEI and ESG, which are inherently money pits.

Jeeper79 said:

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lead said:

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Prosperity Bank used to be a small-town business (was it called Heritage or something like that?). But then I saw this…. https://www.prosperitybankusa.com/Diversity-and-Inclusion.

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That link doesn't go anywhere.

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Same here, maybe that was the point. I would check with the major commie DEI organizations. Check their lists and whoever they give an " F " to, you know they are good to go and safe to put your money with !!

Might look at Cadence. Been there a long time, good people.

If yall must know im teaching my oldest about money this summer. Chore chart and many $1 bills flying around.

Jeeper79 said:

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lead said:

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Prosperity Bank used to be a small-town business (was it called Heritage or something like that?). But then I saw this…. https://www.prosperitybankusa.com/Diversity-and-Inclusion.

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That link doesn't go anywhere.

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https://www.prosperitybankusa.com/Diversity-and-Inclusion

The "." was the problem.

You need to find a local credit union. All the same services and digital access. Less fees, betters rates, not for profit.

My wife and I have been members of Aggieland Credit Union (Greater Texas) since 1993 and have been very happy with them. Joined my first year at A&M when their branch was by the Whataburger.

JB!98 said:

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My wife and I have been members of Aggieland Credit Union (Greater Texas) since 1993 and have been very happy with them. Joined my first year at A&M when their branch was by the Whataburger.

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I wish I would have done this. Instead I joined with Wells Fargo. Now after 25 years I'm looking to leave but not looking forward to the headache of leaving.

DargelSkout said:

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JB!98 said:

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My wife and I have been members of Aggieland Credit Union (Greater Texas) since 1993 and have been very happy with them. Joined my first year at A&M when their branch was by the Whataburger.

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I wish I would have done this. Instead I joined with Wells Fargo. Now after 25 years I'm looking to leave but not looking forward to the headache of leaving.

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It's a huge pain.

Map everything out.
Start a new bank first for 1-2 months, then start moving accounts/direct deposits and direct payments over a 2-3 month span, then wrap up and close out a month after all accounts are moved.

DargelSkout said:

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JB!98 said:

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My wife and I have been members of Aggieland Credit Union (Greater Texas) since 1993 and have been very happy with them. Joined my first year at A&M when their branch was by the Whataburger.

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I wish I would have done this. Instead I joined with Wells Fargo. Now after 25 years I'm looking to leave but not looking forward to the headache of leaving.

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It is pretty funny when I have to verify my account number. It is a 5 digit number! They are usually pretty shocked by that. Our 16 year old has all of his accounts with them as well.

I still use Chase, but my parents closed out all of their Wells Fargo accounts and went with First United. They really seem to like it.

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First United is not your typical bank. We are driven by a higher purpose and guided by a core set of values that inspire us to serve all our stakeholders employees, customers, shareholders, communities, and partners. Our purpose is to inspire and empower others to Spend Life Wisely.

Spending Life Wisely means taking small steps toward a life of Love and Impact. We do this by engaging in a holistic approach to life that encompasses four pillars: faith, financial well-being, health and wellness, and personal growth.

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https://www.firstunitedbank.com/about-us

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Jeeper79 said:

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lead said:

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Prosperity Bank used to be a small-town business (was it called Heritage or something like that?). But then I saw this…. https://www.prosperitybankusa.com/Diversity-and-Inclusion.

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That link doesn't go anywhere.

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Same here, maybe that was the point. I would check with the major commie DEI organizations. Check their lists and whoever they give an " F " to, you know they are good to go and safe to put your money with !!

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Prosperity bought First Victoria National. You can't be more Conservative than that bank. I grew up with quite a few of the stockholders. I've banked with them since high school, I'd have to check tomorrow about the DEI policies. Prosperity started in ElCampo, I have a cousin that is a VP, I can't imagine them having DEI and ESG procedures.

Frost bank
Texas regional Bank

Lots conservative Aggies at both

Thanks all

you can always donate your $1s to young women's college fund

AggieMD95 said:

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Frost bank
Texas regional Bank

Lots conservative Aggies at both

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I know many conservative Ags in banking and who they work for runs the gamut of major and regional banks. I think generally, not many liberals in the banking industry on the finance side. Its the HR folks and lawyers the bring the pain.

In the metro markets, it is hard to go wrong with Frost Bank. Other locally owned banks:

Dallas
Plains Capital Bank (publicly traded but big ownership position by Jerry Ford)
American National Bank of Texas
Inwood National Bank
Susser Bank
Guaranty Bank & Trust
Vista Bank

Houston
Stellar Bank
Texas First Bank
Moody National Bank

San Antonio
Broadway National Bank
Jefferson Bank
Bank of San Antonio

I use Bank of America but try Navy Federal Credit Union.

Swan Song said:

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You need to find a local credit union. All the same services and digital access. Less fees, betters rates, not for profit.

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Credit union's are the best way to go. I haven't banked with any of the big 4 since 2008.

I've heard good things about Brenham National Bank. Free Bluebell icecream in the lobby, in the College Station location.

Amarillo Bank, ole son.

Whitney Bank based out of New Orleans

JB!98 said:

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My wife and I have been members of Aggieland Credit Union (Greater Texas) since 1993 and have been very happy with them. Joined my first year at A&M when their branch was by the Whataburger.

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Same.

Dill-Ag13 said:

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Looking in the woodlands area, curious if there are any resources to help determine how woke or unwoke a bank is. I need a local bank for regular change/$1s and so an online-only bank is out of the question

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Find a banker in your area who you trust and ask him for his recommendation.

About thirty five years ago when I was a computer consultant, one of my Galveston customers was a former banker. One day he told me about a bank in Galveston that I had never heard of.

I no longer remember the bank, but according to him, there was some little bank in a strip mall that was the most respected bank in Galveston even though it looked completely nondescript from the outside.

He said that the bank had one very large customer as well as many smaller customers. A great many of the smaller customers were managers and other employees who worked for the very large customer as well as a number of old time families in Galveston. He advised me that if I ever wanted to open a bank account in Galveston, that one bank was the place to go.

As for whether or not such a bank is woke, it doesn't seem likely that they would be very woke if they provide such outstanding service. My gut feeling is that if a bank is pushing some stupid political agenda (or any kind), they are more focused on that agenda than on the job of being a bank.

First Financial Bank is a Texas bank with locations only in Texas. They are in the Conroe/Woodlands area. Very red/conservative bank. Just changed bank charter from national to state due to politicization of the Feds.

I'm going to guess Zion's Bank/Amegy is not liberal leaning. I didn't really ask about their political leanings when we switched from Wells Fargo a few years back but we have been happy with them and they are also in Conroe/Woodlands/Willis/Magnolia.