Ascensus, Inc.

Online, March 21, 2016 (Newswire.com) - DRESHER, Pa.--Ascensus, the nation's largest independent retirement plan and college savings services provider, is proud to announce that Philly.com has named the company a 2016 Top Workplace.

"To be recognized by our associates as a Top Workplace for five years in a row is one of our company's highest honors"

This marks the fifth consecutive year that Ascensus has been included on the Top Workplace list, which is based on the results of WorkplaceDynamic's employee satisfaction survey. Over one million employees complete the survey each year, rating their companies on organizational health and overall job satisfaction.

Feedback from Ascensus associates indicates that they feel their contributions are truly recognized and valued, and that they take pride in working hard each day to help individuals achieve their savings goals.

• "I love my job because of the people I work with and the challenges the job presents; the constantly changing environment provides opportunities."
• "Ascensus enables me to work to my full potential."
• "Anyone can bring up ideas and take ownership of an idea and see it put into action."
• "Our product is meaningful—helping individuals save for retirement and college savings is awesome."

Associates affirmed that Ascensus offers the necessary recognition, professional development opportunities, and corporate values to enable them to build long-term careers. In turn, high associate retention ensures that Ascensus can continue to deliver an exceptional client service experience.

"To be recognized by our associates as a Top Workplace for five years in a row is one of our company's highest honors," said Amy Walker, Ascensus' senior vice president of human resources. "Their satisfaction and feedback are keys to our continued success."

"The role our associates play in helping Americans save for the future cannot be overstated," states Bob Guillocheau, Ascensus' president and chief executive officer. "We're proud to have fostered a workplace culture in which our talented associates feel that they can thrive and grow."

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 35 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 3.4 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.

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