RVA Financial was organized on August 23, 1950 as the Richmond, Virginia Municipal Federal Credit Union to provide financial services to employees of the City of Richmond. The National Credit Union Administration approved the charter the following month, and the first membership meeting was held on September 14, 1950.Today, RVA Financial serves over 13,000 customers, referred to as members. Our members each own a piece of the credit union and have a say in its operation as a non-profit financial cooperative.