First Entertainment enters into partnership with The Academy of Magical Arts, helping magicians, members and Academy employees access financial resources tailored to the entertainment industryLOS ANGELES, Calif., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Entertainment Credit Union, the premier financial partner to creators in the entertainment community, is proud to announce its new partnership with The Academy of Magical Arts (AMA). The partnership, which began with sponsorship of The Academy of Magical Arts Award Show on May 25th, will provide AMA members access to financial products and educational resources catered to entertainers, while supporting the AMA's overall initiative."As a financial institution dedicated to serving the needs of independent contractors in the entertainment industry, we recognize the unique financial needs entertainers encounter," said Stephen Owen, President and CEO of First Entertainment Credit Union. "Through this partnership, the AMA will have access to financial resources and literacy programs tailored specifically to entertainers so that both Academy members and AMA employees can succeed throughout their careers."The Academy of Magical Arts, headquartered in the heart of Hollywood, California in the historic Magic Castle®, has more than 4,500 members and 190 with a mission to promote the art of magic and the positive image of magic and magicians worldwide."The Academy of Magical Arts has chosen First Entertainment Credit Union as its financial partner for a variety of compelling reasons," said Michael Albright, Creative Director for The Academy of Magical Arts. "First Entertainment's unique understanding of the entertainment industry and their ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of its members make it especially suited for our membership. They're a financial institution well known and highly respected for their personal assistance that helps make life better for their members, and in that regard, we have a lot in common. This is a relationship we can be proud of."About First Entertainment Credit UnionSince 1967, First Entertainment Credit Union has served creators in the entertainment industry

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