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A black and white photo of a building where ProFed started back in 1933.

Rooted in Indiana

Since 1933, ProFed has been dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses thrive while strengthening the communities we serve. Today, with a community charter and 13 branch locations across nine Northeast Indiana counties — Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, and Whitley — we continue to deliver the personalized service and local commitment our members have trusted for generations. Find a location near you, explore career opportunities, and connect with us at community events throughout the region.

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Our Vision

At ProFed, we strive to be the financial partner that educates, protects, and enriches our members and community. Through knowledge, guidance, and trusted resources, we help members make confident financial decisions at every stage of life.

Our Purpose

We've been dedicated to making a difference for our members and community since 1933. For us, that means more than providing financial services — it means building meaningful relationships, putting people first, and always prioritizing our members' financial well-being over profit.

Our Mission

ProFed's history continues to guide the work we do today. Founded by educators and guided by a cooperative spirit, we provide personalized financial services that empower our members and enrich the community we call home.

Our Core Values

Cooperative Spirit, Integrity, and Compassion — these values shape how we serve our members, support one another, show up for our community, and ultimately guide every interaction and decision we make.

Over The Years

ProFed was initially chartered in 1933 as Fort Wayne Teachers Credit Union.

In 1958, the credit union changed its name to Fort Wayne Community Schools Federal Credit Union, and when it reached $1M in assets, a federal charter was granted.

ProFed's first office was constructed in 1969.

By 1980, the credit union opened two branches on the south and west sides of Fort Wayne, and one branch in Bluffton. Additionally, construction began on a new Main Branch facility in Fort Wayne.

In 1982, a merger with Uniserv Credit Union started the diversification in sponsor relationships.

The credit union reached a significant milestone in 1984 when assets reached $25 million.

As more sponsors outside the education field were added to its charter, in 1986, the credit union changed its name to Professional Federal Credit Union.

In 1987, the credit union opened its Angola branch in Steuben County. The same year, A CUSO, Credit Union Service Organization, was formed named ProFed Financial Advisors. ProFed Financial Advisors, LLC offers high quality, affordable investment advisory services, and life insurance alternatives.

DeKalb County Schools Employees Federal Credit Union and the KW Employees Federal Credit Union merged into Professional Federal Credit Union in 1990 and a branch was gained in Auburn.

In 1991, a branch opened in Kendallville.

Another Fort Wayne branch opened on the east side of town in 1994.

A branch opened in Columbia City in 1996.

The Fort Wayne (Allen County) location, on the city’s north side, opened in 1999. The same year, the Main Branch expanded to accommodate the growing administration staff.

Professional Federal opened its eleventh northeast Indiana location in Decatur in the fall of 2000.

Moore Employees Federal Credit Union was merged into the credit union in 2005.

In 2013, the credit union underwent a name change and officially became ProFed Federal Credit Union.

In March of 2016, ProFed was approved by NCUA to serve a community charter comprised of Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Noble, Wells, and Whitley Counties, Indiana.

In May of 2019, ProFed was approved by NCUA to add Steuben and LaGrange Counties to its community charter.

In December of 2020, ProFed opened a new branch on Tonkel Road.

East Allen Federal Credit Union merged into the credit union in 2022.

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Rooted in Indiana

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