Ascensus

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Ascensus Report Shows Employers are Prioritizing Financial Focused Benefits

From Pandemic Shock to Strategic Stability: How Total Rewards Evolved from 2019–2025

January 26 2026

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Ascensus Surpasses $300 Billion in Total 529 Plan Assets

Milestone underscores Ascensus’ leadership in education savings and continued growth in state-sponsored programs

January 20 2026

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Ascensus Appoints Rob Percival as Head of ABLE Solutions

Industry Veteran Returns to Ascensus to Lead ABLE Solutions Strategy Amid Market Expansion Driven by SECURE 2.0

January 15 2026

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Ascensus Welcomes New Regional Vice President to National Sales Team

Chris Tingley Joins Eastern Region Team to Support Retirement Sales Initiatives

November 20 2025

Ascensus CISO, Alex Petrow, named a 2025 Top Global CISO by Cyber Defense Magazine

Recognized for Elevating Cybersecurity Standards and Safeguarding Global Systems

November 13 2025

Ascensus Technology Leaders Sofia Theodoridou and Tami Evanson Honored with Stevie® Awards for Women in Business

Ascensus announced that two of its leaders, Sofia Theodoridou and Tami Evanson have been recognized for their outstanding contributions at the 22nd Stevie® Awards for Women in Business.

November 12 2025

Ascensus Announces Planned Leadership Succession

David Musto to Become Executive Chairman
Nick Good to Become Chief Executive Officer
Succession to Be Effective on January 1, 2026

 

October 08 2025

Ascensus Names Josh Rundle to Newly Created Head of Investment & Wealth Solutions Role

Ascensus announced today that Josh Rundle will join the company as Head of Investment & Wealth Solutions, a newly created role, later this month. Rundle will report to Ascensus Chair and CEO David Musto.

September 17 2025

Ascensus Develops “CalSavvy,” First-Ever AI Chatbot for State Auto-IRA Programs

With “CalSavvy,” the State of California delivers ground-breaking innovation to over 600,000 employers ahead of 2025 CalSavers registration deadline.

September 16 2025

Ascensus Names Jeri Hawthorne Chief Human Resources Officer

Ascensus announced that career HR executive Jeri Hawthorne has joined the company as its Chief Human Resources Officer. She will report to Ascensus Chair and CEO David Musto and be based at the company’s Dresher, PA, headquarters.

August 21 2025