CESI Debt Solutions Selected as Charter Member of American Association of Credit Counselors

Raleigh, NC (I-Newswire) February 23, 2011 - CESI Debt Solutions, a national nonprofit credit counseling agency based in Raleigh, NC, is proud to announce it has accepted an invitation to become a charter member of the newly reconstituted American Association of Credit Counselors (AACC).

Membership was by invitation only. Members had to agree to promote transparency and have a demonstrated track record in properly helping consumers address financial hardships before joining.

AACC members include nonprofit agencies, such as CESI Debt Solutions, as well as debt management companies, debt settlement companies and other providers who are focused on serving consumers in financial distress. The AACC is spearheaded by Steve Rhode, a consumer advocate and founder of the website GetOutofDebt.org.
“This is the first debt relief organization formed solely to find collaborative ways to work for the betterment of consumers rather than to lobby on the behalf of the industry,” says Rhode. “The mission is clearly seen in the AACC’s motto which is ‘Putting Customers First’”.

“We were honored to accept Steve’s invitation to join AACC because we have the utmost respect for him, his dedication to consumer rights, and his commitment to inspire change and better the industry,” says Dr. Diane Chen, founder and CEO of CESI Debt Solutions. “Our top priority is to help our clients get out of debt and improve their money management skills. We’re looking forward to working with the AACC in continuing to make a positive impact in the industry and lives of consumers.”

CESI Debt Solutions has been recognized as one of the most dependable debt management companies in the US, according to Goldline Research and has an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

For more information about CESI Debt Solutions, please visit: http://www.cesidebtsolutions.org
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About the American Association of Credit Counselors:
The American Association of Credit Counselors was founded with the mission of “Putting Consumers First” in debt relief services. Membership in the organization is by invitation only and all of the members have agreed to meet specific standards and principles in offering their services. The AACC has eight members. For more information, visit http://newaacc.org.

About CESI Debt Solution:
CESI Debt Solutions, a Consumer Education Services, Inc. company, is a nationally accredited 501 (c) 3 non-profit Consumer Credit Agency committed to helping consumers nationwide to become and remain debt-free. A BBB A- rated company, CESI equips consumers with personal financial tools and educational programs that provide solutions for their financial situations, and offers continued support to help consumers make better financial choices every day. Since 1999, CESI has worked with consumers to repay nearly $2 billion in debt. For more information about CESI Debt Solutions, please visit www.cesidebtsolutions.org.

Company Contact Information
CESI Debt Solution
Ashlie Lanning
102 Avent Ferry Rd
27540
Phone : 770-557-8158