WCCU Earns Prestigious 5-Star Rating from BauerFinancial
Thursday, March 26, 2026
WESTERLY, RI – Westerly Community Credit Union (WCCU) is proud to announce it has earned the highest rating of 5-Stars (Superior) from BauerFinancial, recognizing it was one of the nation’s strongest financial institutions.
BauerFinancial’s is the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating agency and has been evaluating financial institutions since 1983. The 5-Star rating is awarded based on fourth-quarter financial data and reflects superior performance in areas such as capital adequacy, profitability, and asset quality. This achievement recognizes WCCU as secure and reliable, offering members peace of mind and confidence in the safety, strength, and sound management of WCCU.
“Receiving a 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial is something we’re incredibly proud of at WCCU,” said Andrew Rogers, President and CEO of Westerly Community Credit Union. “It shows that a local, community-focused institution can be dynamic in its offerings, fiscally strong, and deeply caring toward the people we serve.”
This honor highlights WCCU’s commitment to its members, ensuring that while the credit union grows and evolves, it remains a bedrock of financial security for the local community.
Westerly Community Credit Union operates branch locations in Westerly, Richmond, Wakefield, and Coventry. Membership is available to individuals who reside or work in Rhode Island, New London County, CT, and Windham County, CT.
About Westerly Community Credit Union:
Established in 1948, Westerly Community Credit Union is a local, full–service financial institution that currently serves over 22,000 members with lending and deposit products through convenient locations in Westerly, Richmond, Wakefield, Coventry, and online at www.westerlyccu.com. Recent WCCU awards: #1 for Best Credit Union, #2 Best Financial Planning Services by the Westerly Sun’s 2025 Community Choice Awards and #1 for Best Credit Union by Southern RI Newspapers 2025 Community Choice Awards; Southern RI 2023 Chamber Choice Awards “Spreadin’ the Love Giving Back Award”, as well as PBN’s Best Places to Work (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025) and PBN’s Fastest Growing Companies (2024 and 2025). Care you can bank on.
BauerFinancial’s is the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating agency and has been evaluating financial institutions since 1983. The 5-Star rating is awarded based on fourth-quarter financial data and reflects superior performance in areas such as capital adequacy, profitability, and asset quality. This achievement recognizes WCCU as secure and reliable, offering members peace of mind and confidence in the safety, strength, and sound management of WCCU.
“Receiving a 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial is something we’re incredibly proud of at WCCU,” said Andrew Rogers, President and CEO of Westerly Community Credit Union. “It shows that a local, community-focused institution can be dynamic in its offerings, fiscally strong, and deeply caring toward the people we serve.”
This honor highlights WCCU’s commitment to its members, ensuring that while the credit union grows and evolves, it remains a bedrock of financial security for the local community.
Westerly Community Credit Union operates branch locations in Westerly, Richmond, Wakefield, and Coventry. Membership is available to individuals who reside or work in Rhode Island, New London County, CT, and Windham County, CT.
About Westerly Community Credit Union:
Established in 1948, Westerly Community Credit Union is a local, full–service financial institution that currently serves over 22,000 members with lending and deposit products through convenient locations in Westerly, Richmond, Wakefield, Coventry, and online at www.westerlyccu.com. Recent WCCU awards: #1 for Best Credit Union, #2 Best Financial Planning Services by the Westerly Sun’s 2025 Community Choice Awards and #1 for Best Credit Union by Southern RI Newspapers 2025 Community Choice Awards; Southern RI 2023 Chamber Choice Awards “Spreadin’ the Love Giving Back Award”, as well as PBN’s Best Places to Work (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025) and PBN’s Fastest Growing Companies (2024 and 2025). Care you can bank on.