Deals & People
Christian Mango Joins OneDigital from Alera
In his role as SVP of corporate development, Mango will lead M&A.
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Loraine Montanye
Thoughts from Loraine Montanye, with DBR & CO.
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 7/11/2025
Cetera Advisors names Richard Vogel as community leader; FTI hires Luke Shane; Dechert adds Robert Shapiro to DC office; and...
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Brian Allen
Thoughts from Brian Allen, with Pension Consultants, Inc.
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Michael Francis
Thoughts from Michael Francis, with Francis LLC.
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Andrew Blankenship
Thoughts from Andrew Blankenship, with Advo(k)ate Advisors.
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Anthony McCracken
Thoughts from Anthony McCracken Jr., with Newcleus.
Former EBSA Head Lisa Gomez Joins Pontera as Strategic Adviser
The former assistant secretary of EBSA will work alongside recordkeepers, retirement plan advisers, plan sponsors and participants on key policy...
Eric Stein Becomes Voya Investment Management CIO Amid Leadership Shuffle
Jeff Hobbs, Voya IM’s head of insurance portfolio management, will succeed Stein as CIO of fixed income.
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 6/27/2025
SBA names Andy Clonts as senior benefits consultant; Cheryl Morrison Deutsch joins 401GO as chief experience officer; Lincoln Financial hires...
Michael Liersch Named Chief Planning Officer at Edelman Financial Engines
In the newly created role, Liersch will focus on financial planning, advice and solutions.
Brian Funk Named President of MetLife Investment Management
The firm’s global head of private capital has been serving as interim president since May.
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 6/20/2025
CBIZ appoints Seth Goldblum to lead advisory services; Aidentified hires Dan Cavanaugh as head of wealth management; ADISA names new...
Athene Names CEO and Several Senior Promotions
Apollo’s retirement services arm named Grant Kvalheim CEO and elevated Mike Downing and Sean Brennan to co-presidents of Athene USA.
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 6/13/2025
ERISApedia to join AmericanTCS business; EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants expands law firm group; Wagner Law Group adds to LA...
Ralph Haberli Appointed President of Edelman Financial Engines
In his role, Haberli will oversee the company’s workplace, employee planning and wealth-planning businesses.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 6/6/2025
Partners Group hires chief investment strategist for private wealth and retirement; Chris LeClair Returns to Securian Financial; Shari Hensrud will...
CAPTRUST Names New Head of M&A
Mike Wunderli joins CAPTRUST from boutique investment bank Echelon Partners.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 5/30/2025
IRI announces executive committee changes; Simpson Thacher adds a partner to its executive compensation team; Russell Investments announces new investment...