Ascensus Joins America Saves Week

DRESHER, Pa. - Feb. 23, 2015 - PRLog -- Ascensus (https://www.ascensus.com/), the nation’s largest independent retirement plan and college savings services provider, announces it has joined as a participating business in America Saves Week (http://americasavesweek.org/home-2), an annual weeklong initiative aimed at promoting better savings habits among Americans.

Coordinated by America Saves and the America Savings Education Council, this year’s campaign begins Monday, February 23 and extends through Saturday, February 28. Founded in 2007, America Saves Week reaches millions of people throughout the country each year and works to provide actionable advice and savings strategies for individuals to assess their own saving status.

“At Ascensus, our associates maintain an America Saves Week philosophy throughout the year, championing good savings behavior to ensure that our clients always have a plan for college, retirement, and healthcare,” said Bob Guillocheau, president and CEO of Ascensus. “It’s an honor to work alongside individuals who are both passionate about and dedicated to helping Americans save for the future.”

Today, the 1,500 employees that make up the Ascensus team help over 6 million Americans save for the future through 401(k)s, health savings accounts, and 529 college savings plans. Ascensus’ core capabilities are focused within the most significant savings challenges currently facing Americans, and Ascensus associates remain dedicated to making it easier for individuals to reach their savings goals in these important areas.

In support of America Saves Week, Ascensus will be sharing savings tips and advice throughout the week on Twitter (@AscensusInc (https://twitter.com/ascensusinc)) using the campaign’s official hashtag #ASW2015 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/asw2015).

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.