Ascensus College Savings Marks 5th Anniversary in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Sept. 23, 2015 - PRLog -- Ascensus, the nation’s largest independent college savings and retirement services provider, is pleased to celebrate its fifth anniversary in the Kansas City business community.

Ascensus College Savings marked this anniversary at the organization’s new offices located at Ten Main Center. Over fifty associates work in the heart of the city’s business district. Ascensus College Savings is a leading administrator of 529 college savings plans, including Missouri’s MOST 529 College Savings Program.

“Establishing an Ascensus College Savings location in Kansas City has allowed us to better support clients throughout the Midwest,” states Jeff Howkins, president of Ascensus College Savings. “We look to continue to expand our Kansas City associate base and to work closely with our local partners to further enhance their college savings plan programs.”

“We thank Kansas City for embracing Ascensus and our associates and creating the high quality of life and business climate in which our company can thrive,” states Bob Guillocheau, Ascensus’ president and CEO. “We are happy to celebrate our 5^th anniversary in this business community, and we look forward to helping state residents plan for the future for many years to come.”

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 and is home to one of the largest ERISA consulting teams in the country. For more information about Ascensus, visit www.ascensus.com.

For more information about 529 plans managed or administered by Ascensus College Savings call 1-877-529-2980 or visit ascensuscollegesavings.com.

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