ABOUT US

Our Mission

We empower credit unions to impact their members and communities

in meaningful ways.

Our History

Callahan & Associates was founded in 1985 by three credit union proponents with a shared purpose of helping credit unions thrive. Ed Callahan, Bucky Sebastian, and Chip Filson realized that the best way to support credit unions was by fostering collaboration, empowering them with actionable data, and driving change.

Helping credit unions thrive is in our DNA. Today, Callahan maintains the same entrepreneurial spirit and passion for credit unions that propelled the company’s founders many years ago. Our products and services are designed specifically to empower credit unions to make decisions that positively impact their members and communities.

Our company is 100% employee-owned.

CUSO Partnerships

CUFSLP

Credit Union Financial Services Limited Partnership (CUFSLP)

Credit Union Financial Services Limited Partnership (CUFSLP) was formed in 1987 by a group of America’s leading credit union executives to develop collaborative solutions to enhance the value and impact of credit unions and the communities they serve. CUFSLP founded the first credit union-owned mutual fund family, the Trust for Credit Unions (TCU) in 1988. CUFSLP continues to focus on developing a trusted network of credit union leaders, product and business development, and cooperative business ventures.

Credit Union Student Choice

Credit Union Student Choice

Callahan & Associates is a partner in Credit Union Student Choice, a CUSO developed to position credit unions as leaders in education financing. Credit Union Student Choice has enabled hundreds of credit unions to offer an innovative private student lending program to students and families in search of fair-value education financing options. By using existing providers within the credit union system, Student Choice offers a truly low-cost, 24×7 support system that enables credit unions of all asset sizes to make loans by managing the challenges and risks commonly associated with student lending.

Credit Union Student Choice

Filene Research Institute

Filene works to strengthen organizations through cutting-edge research, incubation opportunities to test and scale solutions, advisory services to help organizations implement innovation, and host communities and events to connect a community of leaders to improve financial well-being.  Filene’s membership network connects a community of leaders and bright minds to change lives through innovation, truth, and cooperation. Together, through jointly facilitated consulting engagements and Callahan’s sponsorship of Filene’s Center of Excellence for Community Social Impact our organizations have partnered to ensure continued success throughout the credit union industry.

Let's Work Together!

We deliver comparative analytics, provide market insights, facilitate collaboration, and guide strategic dialogue. Reach out and learn how teaming up with Callahan can help move your organization forward.