Articles from MissionSquare Retirement

Washington, D.C., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom McAndrews as Chief Legal Officer (CLO), reporting to the firm’s chief executive officer and president, Andre Robinson. In his expanded role, McAndrews will oversee MissionSquare’s Corporate Affairs Department, including Legal, Compliance, Government Affairs, Research, and Risk Management.

Washington, D.C., April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement is pleased to announce the appointment of Betsy Schroeder as head of Retail Products. In this newly created position, Schroeder will be responsible for building out the firm’s retail product offering and solution set. 

Washington, D.C., March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Hsu as the firm’s new vice president and head of firm strategy. Hsu joined the team on Feb. 18, bringing a broad range of experience from his tenure at McKinsey & Company, where he previously served as an associate partner in the Wealth and Asset Management Practice.

Washington, D.C., March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cigna Healthcare has selected MissionSquare, an organization that advocates for retirement security and financial well-being, as a recipient of their 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.

Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Bouchard as its new Defined Contribution Investment Only (DCIO) Platform Director, alongside Niles Monica, who joined earlier this year as Institutional Client Advisor. Both will work together to enhance the organization’s investment offerings and accelerate its growth in the DCIO market.

Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market and investment strategist Doug Coté, CFA, has been selected to serve as Chief Investment Officer for MissionSquare Investments and MissionSquare Retirement, organizations committed to helping employees and their families achieve financial wellness and save for retirement. In this role, Doug will spearhead the development of innovative investment strategies designed to navigate the complexities of modern financial markets and drive sustainable growth. Doug is committed to leveraging advanced financial technologies and data-driven insights to enhance portfolio performance and deliver exceptional value.

Washington, D.C., Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement is pleased to announce the appointment of Drue Holloway as Chief Strategy Officer. In this newly created role, Holloway will lead MissionSquare’s strategic initiatives, driving growth and enhancing organizational performance. His extensive strategy and M&A experience and deep background in retirement services and wealth management will be instrumental in shaping the future direction of the organization.

Washington, D.C., Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Raff as Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, Ms. Raff will lead the Human Resources team and drive initiatives that support MissionSquare’s mission and values, focusing on the human capital strategy, leadership development, talent acquisition, total rewards, diversity, and inclusion.

Washington, D.C., Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to 51 surviving children and spouses of public sector employees who died in the line of duty. This support aims to ease the financial burden of higher education for these families.

MissionSquare Retirement (“MissionSquare”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“the “Board”) has appointed Andre Robinson as Chief Executive Officer & President of the organization, effective September 3, 2024. Robinson, who will also join the Board, will succeed Deanna J. Santana, who has served as Acting CEO & President since 2023.

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement has been recognized by the Equal Opportunity Employment Journal as a  Top Diversity Employer for 2024 in the finance sector. This honor reflects MissionSquare Retirement's robust commitment to diversity and inclusion, highlighted by its diverse workforce – 67% of its employees, including 70% of executives, are women and people of color.

Washington, D.C., May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Financial services industry veteran Carrie Piltz has been selected to lead Enterprise Partnerships for MissionSquare Retirement, a staunch advocate of retirement security and financial wellbeing. In this newly created role, Piltz will tap her extensive experience to build upon MissionSquare’s important partnerships with industry asset managers.

Industry Leader Karen Chong-Wulff to Serve as Acting Chief Investment Officer

Washington, D.C., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Continuing its legacy of more than 50 years of strong partnerships with governments across the nation, MissionSquare Retirement is proud to announce it will continue providing retirement services to five jurisdictions in California and another in Texas. A staunch advocate for retirement security and financial well-being, MissionSquare Retirement has renewed  partnerships with:

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cigna Healthcare has selected MissionSquare Retirement, an organization that advocates for retirement security and financial well-being, as a recipient of their 2023 Gold Level Healthy Workforce DesignationTM  for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.

Washington, D.C., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement, a staunch advocate for retirement security and financial well-being, is pleased to announce the renewal of partnerships with eight public service organizations across the nation:

Washington D.C., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement, a champion of retirement security and financial well-being, is honored to announce the company has renewed relationships with multiple local jurisdictions across the nation to provide the highest quality retirement products and services. From Georgia to California, MissionSquare Retirement will continue to help dedicated public service workers ensure they are on track for a secure retirement after a career serving their communities.

Washington D.C., Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement, a stalwart champion of retirement security and financial well-being, proudly announces its collaboration with the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) in Florida, enhancing retirement services for its dedicated employees. Amidst a wave of nationwide renewals, MissionSquare Retirement reaffirms its commitment to empowering public service professionals.

Washington D.C., Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement is pleased to announce the election of Karen Chong-Wulff, Managing Vice President and Head of Fixed Income of the Investment Department, to the Board of Directors of the Stable Value Investment Association (SVIA). A long-standing SVIA member, Chong-Wulff’s election marks her third three-year term on the board.

MissionSquare Also Renews Relationships with Multiple Clients Across the Nation

Washington D.C., Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement, a leading champion of retirement security and financial well-being, has appointed Andrew Whiting as Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer. Whiting, who has served in an acting capacity since April 2023, joined MissionSquare Retirement in 2020 as the head of institutional sales.

Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement, a champion of financial well-being, has launched an educational campaign for National Retirement Security Month to equip public service employees with guidance to bolster their retirement security throughout their careers.

Bob Jones to Chair Board of Directors

Washington, D.C., April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During Financial Literacy Month, MissionSquare Retirement reiterates its dedication to ensuring the economic security and financial confidence of the public service workforce. This commitment is increasingly important given that public service employees face higher hurdles when it comes to financial security thanks to inflation, economic volatility, and rising costs in retirement.

New Data Indicates Many Public Employees Face Financial Struggles

Seasoned City Manager Deanna Santana to Lead Board of Directors

Lower Cost Investment Options, Removal of Administrative Barriers and Saver’s Match Will Strengthen Public Service Employees’ Ability to Prepare for Retirement

Washington, D.C., Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As U.S. state and local workers face growing financial and retirement challenges, Mission Square Retirement has launched a short financial knowledge quiz to help state and local government employees focus on the critical importance of financial education and retirement planning. In addition, Mission Square Retirement will host a series of online seminars with CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS® throughout National Retirement Security Month on topics including financial planning basics, retirement income planning, estate planning, and long-term care.