TAMPA, Fla.– GTE Financial has been recognized by Forbes as one of Florida’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2026, earning the No. 10 spot in the publication’s annual rankings.
The annual rankings, developed by Forbes in partnership with market research firm Statista, are based on feedback from thousands of consumers who evaluated financial institutions on trust, customer service, digital services, financial advice and fee transparency. The rankings also incorporate more than 1.2 million publicly available customer reviews.
“This recognition reflects the trust our members place in us every day,” said Manny Aguilar, Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer of GTE Financial. “At GTE Financial, we’re committed to helping our members achieve financial success by delivering exceptional service, innovative solutions and a personalized banking experience. We’re honored to be recognized by Forbes for the work our team does to serve our communities.”
As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative, GTE Financial is dedicated to empowering individuals and families through affordable financial products, personalized guidance and a continued investment in the communities it serves throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Forbes’ ninth annual Best-In-State Credit Unions rankings were created from survey responses from 26,000 U.S. residents, along with an analysis of online reviews. Consumers rated financial institutions based on overall satisfaction, trust, customer service, digital tools, financial advice and transparency of fees.
