VOTE: Best Bank or Credit Union in the Fridley Area

Remember banker Geroge Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life? He wasn't only a friendly banker—his work was as vital to the community good as soldiers defending our freedom, teachers inspiring our kids and doctors protecting our health.

And so it is today; a good bank or credit union is a vital part of financial prosperity, offering a hand with everything from buying that first house to providing a comfortable retirement.

Which financial institution in the Fridley area has earned your trust? Where do you turn to ensure that your money works as hard as you do?

The credit unions in the poll below came from . Now you decide who will receive Patch's Readers' Choice award.

Voting runs through Aug. 17.