The Financial Guidance Center on Munjoy Hill offers trusted financial support delivered your own way. Located just steps from the Portland Observatory, our local team is here to help you navigate every stage of your financial journey.
Starting out or starting over
Learn about building an emergency fund, improving your credit score, and planning short‑term or long‑term goals.
Navigating complex financial decisions
From optimizing your savings strategy to buying a home, our experts are here to help you reach your goals faster.
Building a legacy
Our financial advisors are happy to assist with estate planning, maximizing your retirement contributions, investment strategies, and much more.
Hours of operation
To take advantage of Empeople’s one-on-one Financial Guidance Center services, please schedule an appointment based on your financial goals.
Walk-up ATM
Monday – Friday
6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST
Book an appointment with Russel Butts
- Open an Empeople account
- Discuss or apply for a loan (home equity, auto, personal loan, credit card)
- Complete in-person account transactions
- Receive one-on-one expert financial guidance

Book an appointment with Daniel Santos
- Apply for a mortgage loan
- Discuss mortgage refinancing options
- Receive a no-obligation mortgage consultation
- Get a personalized strategy to actively manage your mortgage

Services offered
- Walk-up ATM
- Ongoing financial guidance
- Five-star mobile banking
- Zelle
- Investment & retirement services
- Private banking
Products available
- High-yield savings accounts
- Checking accounts
- Mortgage loans
- Home equity loans and lines of credit
- Auto loans
- Credit cards
- Personal loans
- Money market accounts
- Certificates of deposit
- Individual retirement accounts (IRAs)
- Health savings accounts (HSAs)
Award-winning banking, right in your neighborhood
Our reputation for best-in-class banking speaks for itself, but we always welcome awards! We continue to set the standard with market-leading rates and a five-star mobile app that makes managing your money effortless.

Request a sponsorship
Empeople is proud to support organizations that make a difference in the Munjoy Hill community. If you’d like to request a sponsorship, please fill out the form below and tell us about your event or initiative.
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