Certificates ^top

Certificates are a secure, dependable way to build your savings. With competitive yields and a variety of terms, you can decide which works best for you!

• Variety of terms from 31 days to 120 months.
• Minimum opening deposits as low as $500.
• Dividends are eligible for Owners' Dividend^*.
• Paid dividends can be withdrawn at any time.
• Dividends are compounded quarterly.
• Dividends may be reinvested, paid into the ESL account of your choice, or sent back to you via check.
• Review your ESL Certificate account balance online whenever you like with ESL Internet Banking.

Open your ESL Certificate today. Call 585.336.1000 or 800.848.2265 or visit an ESL branch near you.

Jumbo Certificates ^top

Jumbo Certificates have competitive yields and a variety of terms giving you a secure, dependable way to earn more for high balance savings.

• Terms from 30 days to 60 months.
• No monthly service fees.
• $100,000 minimum deposit.
• Dividends are eligible for the Owners' Dividend^*.
• Dividends may be reinvested, paid into the ESL account of your choice, or sent back to you via check. Paid dividends can be withdrawn at any time.
• Review your ESL Jumbo Certificate account balance online whenever you like with ESL Internet Banking.

Open your ESL Jumbo Certificate today. Call 585.336.1000 or 800.848.2265 or visit an ESL branch near you.

Call Certificates ^top

Call Certificates offer you a unique opportunity to save at a premium rate. In exchange for the "Callable feature"¹, you'll enjoy a higher dividend rate than most traditional bank CDs.

Here's what you can expect from an ESL Call Certificate:

• A higher APY than what is currently offered for similar certificates.
• No monthly service fees.
• Your choice of 24 or 60 month terms.
• Dividends compounded quarterly may be reinvested, deposited into an ESL account, or paid directly to you.
• A minimum deposit of $500.
• Dividends are eligible for the Owners' Dividend^*.
• If your certificate is "called," the funds are returned to you to reinvest.

Open your ESL Call Certificate today. Call 585.336.1000 or 800.848.2265 or visit an ESL branch near you.

IRA Certificates ^top

IRA Certificates are a secure, dependable way to save for your retirement because the dividends you earn are tax deferred, which means you do not pay tax on your dividends until you make withdrawals. And, depending on your income, tax filing status and eligibility from other retirement savings plans, your yearly IRA contributions may be fully or partially tax deductible¹.

Individuals may contribute up to $5,000 for the tax year 2009. If you're married and filing jointly, you may contribute $5,000 for each joint filer ($10,000). In addition, depending on your earned income, a spouse with little or no earned income may contribute up to $5000 for 2009.

• $100 minimum deposit for terms from 31 days to 120 months ($100,000 minimum deposit for Jumbo IRA Certificate).
• Tax deferrals and deductions let you invest more of your money¹.
• Dividends eligible for the Owners' Dividend^*.
• Dividends are reinvested so your investment can earn even more.
• Review your ESL IRA Certificate account balance online whenever you like with ESL Internet Banking.

To be eligible for a traditional IRA, you must be under age 70 ½ with earned income. You can start taking distributions at age 59 ½ without a federal tax penalty. You must start taking distributions by age 70 ½. Before age 59 ½, withdrawals may be subject to federal and state income tax plus a federal tax penalty. After 59 ½, withdrawals may be subject to federal and state income taxes¹.

Open your IRA today. Call 585.336.1000 or 800.848.2265 or visit an ESL branch near you.