Our vendor will be performing digital banking system maintenance on Sunday, March 30, 2025 from approximately 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST. You may experience intermittent interruptions with eChecks, eStatements, and mobile deposit. Thank you for your patience as we maintain our systems.

Empeople private banking

With Empeople Credit Union’s private banking services, you can manage your assets your way, but you won’t have to do it alone. Our qualified private banking professionals will help you make the most of your finances, no matter your goals.

No robo-advisors – just real help, 24/7.

Who qualifies for private banking services?

Empeople’s private banking services are an exclusive benefit to Empeople members. This personalized service is for high net-worth individuals at any stage in their life.

You qualify for this service if you:

If you’re not an Empeople member already, you can apply for membership today!

Empeople membership is open to:

  • Deere employees, contract employees, and retirees
  • Employees of John Deere dealerships and wholly owned subsidiaries or joint ventures
  • Communities of Cumberland and York counties in Maine and the city of Bangor, Maine, and Dodge, Fond du Lac, and Washington counties in Wisconsin
  • Immediate family of current members

Private banking concierge benefits

Empeople’s private banking clients enjoy one-on-one service—day, night, and over the weekend. When an opportunity arises, our expert client bankers are ready to serve you whenever, from wherever you are located.

Our private bankers are equipped to provide:

  • Complimentary, exclusive access to your personal private banker
  • Concierge financial services for you and your family
  • 24/7 expert advice and banking solutions
  • Exclusive updates on certificate specials
  • Customized service to maximize savings

“Terri Schickel has been great to work with. My experience with her has always been excellent. She is prompt at assisting us and returning calls, extremely knowledgeable on the credit union’s tools, always customer focused, and her consistency meets our banking needs. We’ve used her to help with certificates, elderly parents’ financials, and setting up new accounts. I would highly recommend Empeople and Terri.” — William A.

Maximize your wealth with investment & retirement services

You deserve one-on-one, customized retirement planning and investment support. Our award-winning professionals will help you assess your retirement goals and create a personalized retirement plan to meet your desired lifestyle.

Complimentary services for all Empeople members include:

  • Current and future savings analysis
  • Personalized investment strategies
  • Planning for multiple retirement goals
  • Maximizing workplace retirement benefits, and more!
Brad Johannes

Bradley Johannes

VP, Wealth Management
Kehrer Group Top Director in Small Firms 2024

With Empeople, you’ll never be handed off to a robo-advisor. Maximize every remaining moment of the retirement countdown with the help of our trusted experts. 

Meet your private banker

Jenny Frey

Jenny Frey

Private Client Banker NMLS: 1379174
(309) 743-1090[email protected]

Contact Jenny

Terri Schickel Empeople Private Client Banker

Terri Schickel

Private Banker NMLS: 507506
(309) 743-1007 [email protected]

Contact Terri

With Empeople, you can do things your own way—but you won't have to do them alone.