(March 2 – 15:20 ET) – British Columbia credit union Surrey Metro Savings has formed strategic partnership with Credential Group, a national wealth management provider based in Vancouver and owned by the Canadian credit union system.

Surrey Metro will now be able to offer its members new and enhanced wealth management solutions.

“We want to be a leading player in the financial marketplace and we are moving forward with wealth management strategies that will offer our members superior financial products and services as well as expert financial advice,” says Gary Adamo. Adamo recently joined the Surrey Metro as its assistant vice president, wealth management division.”

Through Credential Group, Surrey Metro Savings will offer members the full suite of wealth management solutions, including third party mutual funds, the Ethical Funds family of socially responsible funds, securities and other investment services. In addition, through Credential Direct, members will have access to online discount brokerage services.