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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
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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
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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
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.
Industry & Regulatory News
Ascensus Appoints Four New Regional Vice Presidents to National Sales Team
Ascensus announced today the recent appointment of four new regional vice presidents (RVPs) to the Ascensus retirement sales team.
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Ascensus Announces New Partnership with Janusea to Revolutionize IRA and HSA Administration
Ascensus announced a new strategic partnership with Janusea to deliver a financial technology solution that streamlines IRA and health savings account (HSA) administration for financial institutions. Janusea’s product creates a direct integration between Ascensus’ technology platform and banks and credit unions, eliminating manual, dual entry of IRA and HSA transactions.
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Ascensus Names Phillip Gillespie New Chief Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer
Ascensus announced today that Phillip Gillespie has joined the company as its new Chief Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer. Gillespie reports to Ascensus Chair and CEO David Musto and is based in the company’s Newton, MA office.
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Ascensus Continues Focus on Financial Wellness and Extends Relationship with Financial Finesse Including AI-Powered Coaching
Partnership supports advisors and plan sponsors in helping participants improve retirement preparedness and overall financial wellness
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T. Rowe Price Partners with Ascensus on 529 Business
Partnership bolsters 529 account owners’ experience with core investment and servicing capabilities from two leading firms
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Ascensus to Acquire Vanguard Individual 401(k), Multi-SEP, and SIMPLE IRA Plans
Ascensus announced today a definitive agreement to acquire Vanguard’s Individual 401(k), Multiple Participant SEP (Multi-SEP), and SIMPLE IRA Plans business.