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Securian Financial’s Matthew King Elected NIPA President

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Securian Financial’s Matthew King has been elected president of the National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA) board of directors, effective July 1.

An industry veteran with more than 20 years of retirement plan experience, King is the national TPA relationship director for Securian Financial’s retirement solutions division. Based in West Hartford, Conn., he is responsible for driving the company’s TPA strategy and developing a program where TPAs feel connected and know that Securian Financial is committed to the shared success of mutual customers.

King has served on NIPA’s board of directors since 2016. NIPA’s purpose is to advocate for and elevate the TPA profession, provide world-class education for their membership and be the voice for TPAs in the retirement plan market.

“It’s an honor to be elected NIPA president,” said King. “I believe deeply that relationships are very important in the retirement plan space. My career in financial services has focused on relationships with TPAs and I absolutely love what I do. I will continue to remain committed to the TPA community for years to come, as will Securian Financial.”

“Matt is a great advocate for the TPA community,” said Steve Chappell, Securian Financial’s national vice president of retirement plan sales. “TPAs are a crucial component of the retirement plan industry and we are excited for the opportunity to help support NIPA and their members.”

A history of retirement plan service excellence

Securian Financial has been helping people save for retirement since 1930. Its platform features long-tenured retirement specialists, fiduciary-friendly fee levelization practices and extensive administrative outsourcing, most of which is offered at no additional cost. Securian Financial provides services to employer-sponsored retirement plans through group annuity products issued by Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

ABOUT SECURIAN FINANCIAL

At Securian Financial, we’re here for family. And we’re here because of it. We’re guided by our purpose: helping customers build secure tomorrows. Since 1880, we’ve been building a uniquely diversified company that has outlasted economic ups and downs while staying true to our customers. We’re committed to the markets we serve, providing insurance, investment and retirement solutions that give families the confidence to focus on what’s truly valuable: banking memories with those who matter most.

Securian Financial’s qualified retirement plan products are offered through a group variable annuity contract issued by Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Securian Financial is the marketing name for Securian Financial Group, Inc. and subsidiaries. Minnesota Life Insurance Company is a subsidiary of Securian Financial Group, Inc.

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651-665-7558
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Headquarters: St. Paul, MN
CEO: Chris Hilger
Employees: 5,500
Organization: PRI
Revenues: $8.2 billion (2024)
Net Income: $283 million (2024)

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Securian Financial
Jeff Bakken, Media Relations
651-665-7558
jeff.bakken@securian.com

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