NEPC Names Consulting Veteran Principal and Head of Defined Contribution Vendor Management

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NEPC, LLC, one of the industry’s largest investment consulting firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael (Mike) Contorno as Principal and Head of Defined Contribution (DC) Vendor Management. Mike joins the firm on Monday, January 13, 2025, reporting to Bill Ryan, Partner and Defined Contribution Team Leader. In this role, Mike will lead NEPC’s nationwide DC vendor management search practice.

Mike’s career spans consulting roles at Marsh & McLennan and Aon, as well as a tenure at Vanguard, where he played a key role in modernizing recordkeeping capabilities. “Mike’s diverse background uniquely positions him to elevate NEPC’s DC vendor management services to new heights,” said Bill Ryan. “His expertise and innovative approach make him the ideal leader to strengthen our offerings during a time of significant industry change and consolidation.”

In his new role, Mike will support NEPC’s Defined Contribution clients by helping them evaluate and optimize relationships with recordkeepers, financial wellness providers, executive compensation plans, and overall plan governance. As demand grows for enhanced vendor management services, Mike’s role will focus on expanding NEPC’s offerings to meet client needs and drive meaningful outcomes for plan participants.

“We have quietly served our DC clients exceptionally well for over a decade,” added Ryan. “Now, with Mike on board, we’re poised to expand our capabilities publicly, ensuring our clients benefit from best-in-class evaluations of their non-investment-related vendor relationships.”

Mike’s appointment highlights NEPC’s ongoing commitment to delivering innovative, tailored solutions to its Defined Contribution clients, ensuring their plans and participants thrive in a complex and rapidly shifting landscape.

About NEPC, LLC

NEPC, LLC is a leading investment consultant, private wealth advisor, and OCIO provider, serving over 400 retainer clients and $1.7 trillion in total assets. Combining a proprietary investment team dedicated to the long-term challenges facing investors with our client-centric model, NEPC builds forward-looking investment portfolios for institutional investors, ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. To learn more visit nepc.com.