JKS Financial Marks Five-Year Partnership with University of Pittsburgh Basketball, United Way

Partnership converts on-court performance into meaningful community giving

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A five-year tradition of teamwork, generosity, and Pittsburgh Panther pride continued this season as JKS Financial, a financial services firm with Northwestern Mutual, renewed its Rebound Rewards partnership with the University of Pittsburgh and the Men’s Basketball program. The milestone season further strengthens a growing commitment to the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and the communities it serves.

Through the Rebound Rewards program, JKS Financial and Northwestern Mutual pledged $10 for every rebound recorded by the Panthers during the regular season. University of Pittsburgh’s 1,075 rebounds during the 2025–2026 campaign generated a donation of more than $10,000, pushing the five-year partnership total past $50,000 in support of United Way initiatives.

What began as a creative way to connect athletics and philanthropy has evolved into an annual tradition that links on-court hustle with real-world outcomes. Each rebound represents funding that helps expand access to essential resources, educational opportunities, and financial stability programs across Southwestern Pennsylvania.

“Reaching five years with this partnership is incredibly meaningful,” said Dan Jenkins, wealth management advisor and managing partner at JKS Financial. “It reflects our shared belief that success is measured not just on the court, but in how we show up for our community. We’re proud to continue supporting United Way and the impact they create every day.”

The season’s donation was recognized during an on-court presentation at the Panther’s final home game against Florida State on March 4, 2025, where JKS Financial and Northwestern Mutual celebrated the players’ effort and the fans’ role in sustaining a program that blends sports and service.

JKS Financial continues to guide individuals, families, and businesses toward financial security while investing in the wellbeing of the region it calls home. Supporting the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania aligns with the firm’s long-standing mission to strengthen communities and expand opportunities for all.

To learn more about the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and support its work, visit uwswpa.org.

About JKS Financial

JKS Financial is a Pittsburgh, PA-based financial planning practice. Geoff Kasse and Dan Jenkins have more than 55 years of combined experience and offer wealth accumulation, insurance and risk management, wealth preservation, and wealth distribution services. JKS Financial’s mission is to provide sound financial planning for all aspects of your wealth management needs. For more information, visit JKS-Financial.NM.com.

About Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 165 years. Through a comprehensive planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. With nearly $700 billion of total assets[i] being managed across the company’s institutional portfolio as well as retail investment client portfolios, more than $38 billion in revenues, nearly $2.4 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than five million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. Northwestern Mutual ranked 110 on the 2024 FORTUNE® 500 and was recognized by FORTUNE as one of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2025.

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (investment brokerage services), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (investment advisory and services), and federal savings bank.

Geoffrey P Kasse and Daniel Keith Jenkins use JKS Financial as a marketing name for doing business as representatives of Northwestern Mutual. JKS Financial is not a registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, insurance agency or federal savings bank.

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