Meet our counselors and planners!
Janie D. Bright, CFC®, CHC™
Education Services Manager Janie Bright has more than 15 years of management experience and more than 12 years serving in the credit union industry. Janie received two bachelors degrees—one in Criminal Justice and another in Social Work from East Carolina University. Janie earned both a Certified Financial Counselor and a Certified Housing Counselor designation through the Association of Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE). She is a member of the Financial Planning Association.
As a debt survivor herself, Janie is committed to eliminating obstacles that cloud financial goals. In an effort to increase financial literacy for members, Janie contributes articles to aim magazine regularly.
Sharon A. Krizic, CTFA, CFP®
Sharon Krizic has worked in all facets of the trust and investment management industry for more than 24 years. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Criminal Law. In 1990, she earned her Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and later attended National Trust School and National Graduate Trust School, graduating in 1996. She earned her Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation in 1996 as well.
Sharon is a member of the national Financial Planning Association (FPA) and former member of the South Suburban Estate Planning Council in Chicago where she resided until joining Local Government Federal Credit Union as the Financial Planning Manager. Having served on several community boards and charity organizations over the years, Sharon is excited to work with LGFCU members to develop long-term investment strategies.
