Teachers Federal Credit Union moves into Nassau

Teachers Federal Credit Union said it opened its 25th branch, in Merrick, its first in Nassau County.

"Merrick symbolizes our initial foray into Nassau County, and we plan additional branches to provide financial services to our growing membership," Robert G. Allen, president and chief executive, said in an announcement.

The branch, at 1638 Merrick Rd., opened Sept. 20.

Teachers has more than 227,000 members, more than $4.8 billion in assets and more than 600 employees.