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Ascensus, the engine at the center of America’s savings ecosystem, today announced that Ryan Franken and Tim Lastivka will join the company’s Retirement leadership team. Franken joins Ascensus as Head of Core Retirement and Lastivka joins the company as Vice President, National Sales Leader. These appointments underscore the company’s continued momentum and focus on delivering long-term value for clients, advisors, TPAs, and savers.

Expanded retirement, trust & custody, and technology services broaden Ascensus’ position as the industry’s leading platform for savers and those who serve them

Dresher, PA—Ascensus, the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, today announced outstanding service performance during the company’s 2025 end-of-year season for its Government Savings business.

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

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

Chris Tingley Joins Eastern Region Team to Support Retirement Sales Initiatives

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

Ascensus announced today the recent appointment of four new regional vice presidents (RVPs) to the Ascensus retirement sales team.

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.

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.