Ascensus Appoints Senior Vice President of Service Delivery

DRESHER, Pa. - July 23, 2015 - PRLog -- Ascensus, the nation’s largest independent retirement plan and college savings services provider, announces the appointment of Julie Niccum as senior vice president of service delivery in the company’s Employer Services and Solutions department.

Ascensus’ strong growth has created the opportunity for the company to expand its service team. As senior vice president of service delivery, Ms. Niccum will work with leadership across various departments to support the company’s focus on an exceptional service experience.

Ms. Niccum rejoins the Ascensus team after recently serving as director of pension and savings plans at CenturyLink. In this role, she had responsibility for oversight of all corporate plans, including the $12.8 billion pension plan and the $5.6 billion 401(k) plan.

Julie was a tenured member of the Ascensus leadership team for more than a decade. She returns with invaluable knowledge of both the company’s culture and the retirement industry as a whole.

“We are pleased to welcome Julie back to Ascensus’ senior leadership team,” states Shannon Kelly, president of Ascensus Retirement. “Her professional background and past experience across Ascensus’ various functions make her the ideal candidate to ensure the continued delivery of industry-leading service to our clients.”

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 over 3 million 529 college savings accounts. It also administers more than 1.5 million IRAs and health savings accounts. For more information about Ascensus, visit www.ascensus.com.

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