Ascensus Announces the Launch of Ascensus Consulting

DRESHER, Pa. - May 15, 2014 - PRLog -- Ascensus—the nation’s largest independent retirement and college savings plan administration services provider—is pleased to announce the launch of Ascensus Consulting, a national third-party administrator (TPA) that services over 3,000 retirement plans in four locations and connects with clients locally.

Ascensus Consulting is built on the extensive resources, infrastructure, and expertise of Ascensus. It offers clients access to platform-neutral services through knowledgeable associates who are experts in defined contribution, defined benefit, cash balance, and specialty product administration.

The launch brings three regional Ascensus companies—Baden Retirement Plan Services (Fort Wayne, IN and Indianapolis, IN) , ExpertPlan Consulting Services (East Windsor, NJ), and Suncoast Pension and Benefits Group, Inc. (Tampa, FL)—together under one name in order to leverage their TPA competencies as a national brand and provide a consistent experience to their clients. A new website, www.ascensusconsulting.net, was unveiled in early May to showcase Ascensus Consulting’s range of services and personnel.

“The creation of Ascensus Consulting emphasizes our multiple locations and vast capabilities,” said Howard Insley, vice president of Ascensus Consulting. “But the new name doesn't mean we're changing the way we approach our business—we'll continue to provide our clients with the same products and high-level services.”

About Ascensus

Ascensus is the largest independent retirement and college savings services provider in the United States, helping over 6 million Americans save for the future. With more than 30 years of experience, the firm partners with financial institutions to offer tailored solutions that meet the needs of financial professionals, employers, and individuals. Ascensus specializes in recordkeeping, administrative, and program management services, supporting over 40,000 retirement plans and 3 million 529 college savings accounts. It also administers more than 1.5 million IRAs and health savings accounts. For more information, visit www.ascensus.com.