Ascensus Qualifies as 2015 Cornerstone Award Finalist

DRESHER, Pa. - Aug. 27, 2015 - PRLog -- Ascensus, the nation’s largest independent retirement plan and college savings services provider, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a SmartCEO 2015 Cornerstone Award Finalist.

The SmartCEO Cornerstone Awards celebrate the distinguished achievements of thirty-five of Philadelphia’s top regional business leaders. Per SmartCEO, “These companies are not only economic drivers, they are also exemplary stewards. Finalists include companies of all sizes and industry segments—whether brought to their locale by a new business venture, a relocation, or an expansion, these companies have made a positive impact on job creation and retention, market competition, and philanthropy.”

Ascensus’ status as a Philly.com Top Workplace, along with its service-oriented culture and local philanthropic efforts, served to qualify the company for this exciting recognition. Under Ascensus’ Volunteer Time-Off (VTO) Program, associates are paid for time spent away from work to participate in eligible volunteer activities. In 2014 alone, Dresher associates logged more than 130 VTO hours.

Ascensus associates participate in the Junior Achievement program at a Philadelphia-area elementary school annually, teaching entrepreneurship skills and sharing practical business experience. Additionally, associates raised over $14,000 for local and national charities throughout 2014.

“The honor for this recognition truly goes to our associates for their continuous demonstration of our Core Values—People Matter. Quality First. Integrity Always.®—both within the company and in the community,” says Bob Guillocheau, Ascensus president and chief executive officer. “We’re grateful for this recognition and for the growth and talent network our community has afforded us.”

This year’s Cornerstone finalists were profiled in the July/August issue of SmartCEO magazine and will be celebrated at the Philadelphia Cornerstone Awards ceremony on August 31, 2015, at the Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel. More than two hundred local C-level executives and guests will attend to celebrate their achievements.

“It’s no secret that Greater Philadelphia is home to some of the region’s most impactful companies. Moreover, they have become part of the fabric of the communities in which they reside,” says Jaime Nespor-Zawmon, president of SmartCEO Events. “These companies are economic drivers, innovators, and exemplary community stewards—they are true cornerstones of their communities. For that, we honor them.”

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 3.3 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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About SmartCEO

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