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Dresher, PA—Ascensus—whose technology and expertise helps millions of people save for retirement, education, and healthcare—announced the results of the Newport/PLANSPONSOR Executive Benefits survey report and have found that employers are increasingly turning to nonqualified retirement plans to attract and retain key talent and senior leaders. The report can be downloaded here.

Chris Brock and Nick Eschenheimer to Bring Expert Support to Financial Advisors and Their Clients

New Brand Positioning Promotes Financial Stability through Sponsorships and Digital Marketing Campaigns

Current Head of Sales Kasey Price Named President of FuturePlan, Effective August 1, 2022

Dresher, PA—July 13, 2022—Ascensus—whose technology and expertise helps millions of people save for retirement, education, and healthcare— announced today that Kasey Price will assume the role of President of FuturePlan by Ascensus on Aug. 1, 2022.

Adds Veteran Industry Executive Scott Parry and Launches Platform to Improve Employer Experience

Dresher, PA—July 12, 2022—Ascensus—whose technology and expertise helps millions of people save for retirement, education, and healthcare—recently completed two major steps to continue revolutionizing its state-facilitated retirement program business.

Ascensus won Retirement Leader of the Year at the With Intelligence Mutual Fund & ETF Awards. The Annual Mutual Fund & ETF Awards recognize the funds, fund leaders, providers, marketers, trustees, and independent counsel who stood out for their successes, achievements, and contributions in 2022.

MASON, OH — Chard Snyder, a national third-party administrator of employee benefit solutions and wholly owned subsidiary of Ascensus, has been honored by WEX with a 2021 Partner Excellence Award for outstanding business achievements. The employee benefit solutions provider received the Service Innovator Award and was named a member of the Circle of Excellence at the annual WEX Spark Partner Conference held in Hollywood, Florida May 16-18, 2022.

HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. (May 24, 2022) – The Epson Tour and Ascensus have announced a three-year sponsorship agreement to make the company the official title sponsor of the Ascensus Race for the Card, the season-long chase for LPGA Tour membership. As the Official Qualifying Tour of the LPGA, the Epson Tour is in its 42nd year of structured competition.

Ascensus—whose technology and expertise help millions of people save for retirement, education, and healthcare—introduced a new brand visual identity for the company. 

Martha Slitt and David Johnson to Focus on Expanding Savings Solutions and Business Growth

Ascensus—whose technology and expertise help millions of people save for retirement, education, and healthcare—announced the appointments of Martha Slitt as Senior Vice President of Government Savings Business Development and David “DJ” Johnson as Head of Product for Government Savings. They will report directly to Peg Creonte, President of Ascensus Government Savings.

Slitt will focus on driving and supporting growth in the Government Savings business—collaborating with new partners, identifying and leading initiatives for growth within existing Ascensus plans, and managing the launch of new relationships with states, 529 program managers, and distribution partners.

Prior to joining Ascensus, Slitt held several executive roles at Fidelity Investments, most recently as head of the Global Asset Allocation Product group, which included the 529 and ABLE businesses. She also previously served as an equity investment director within the institutional asset management business. Prior to Fidelity, Stitt was a product manager supporting the fixed income and tax efficient equity businesses at Standish, Ayer & Wood, Inc. Martha earned her B.A. from Tufts University and is a CFA Charterholder.

In his new role, Johnson will establish the overall strategy and roadmap for the organization’s product offerings in the 529 and ABLE business lines. This includes defining target markets and overseeing all aspects of product life cycles, including conceptualization, specification, launch, adoption, and performance. In addition, he will work closely with line of business marketing to implement innovative strategies that support plan growth and participant savings success.

Johnson brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic product development and management, solution consulting, business development, enterprise-level project leadership, and talent management. He most recently served as head of Commercial & Data Solutions and senior vice president of Product with Fidelity Information Services, Inc. He previously held several leadership roles with then-SunTrust Banks, Inc. Johnson earned his M.B.A. from Emory University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida.

“We’re delighted to welcome Martha and DJ to our leadership team and look forward to benefiting from their deep experience and judgment,” said Creonte. “It's a clear sign of our market leadership and bright future that such strong talent is coming aboard at a pivotal time in our growth trajectory.”

About Ascensus

Ascensus helps millions of people save for what matters—retirement, education, and healthcare. Through co-branded, private-labeled, and other governmental partnerships, our technology, market insights, and business knowledge enhance the growth and success of our partners, their clients, and savers. Ascensus is a leading recordkeeping services provider, third-party administrator, and government savings facilitator in the United States. For more information, visit ascensus.com.