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About the Retirement Practice Community

The Retirement Practice Community brings together actuaries focused on retirement systems, social insurance, and public finance to share expertise and address emerging challenges. Formed by merging the former Retirement Section and Social Insurance and Public Finance Section, it offers a collaborative space for advancing policy discussions, best practices, and innovative solutions for retirement security.

Purpose Statement

To advance the actuarial profession’s role in retirement, social insurance, and public finance by delivering high-quality education, fostering influential research, and encouraging collaboration and leadership across all career stages.

Elected Leaders

The Retirement Practice Community is led by elected volunteers who bring diverse expertise and oversee strategy, programming, and initiatives to provide members with timely insights and meaningful connections.

Officers

Christopher Teh, Chair
Bruce Schobel, Vice Chair
Tom Vicente, Content & Engagement Work Group Manager

Community Advisory Team

Joel Albers
Paul Angelo
Paul Donahue
Gregory Fann
Chris Giese
Piotr Krekora
Isaac Larbi
Grant Martin
Julian Robinson
Mark Shemtob
Michael Stephens
James Stewart
Jeff Williams

 

Community Member Benefits

Stay engaged through webcasts, seminars, and continuing education opportunities while taking on volunteer and leadership roles to amplify your professional visibility.

Receive the digital Retirement Practice Community Newsletter along with access to podcasts, research, and surveys covering topics from longevity and defined contribution plan design to public sector financing.

Exchange ideas and insights through active LinkedIn groups, collaborative subgroups (like those focused on social security or public policy), and targeted engagement opportunities within the merged community framework.

Explore curated actuarial tools and content, including mortality and pension finance data, predictive analytics primers, and publicly accessible resources on Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, and public pension program analysis.

Get Involved

The Retirement Practice Community thrives because of the dedication and energy of its members. Whether you're looking to take on a formal leadership role or contribute in a more flexible, project-based way, there are opportunities for everyone to participate and make a difference. 

For more information on both elected and non-elected roles, please visit our Community Governance page.

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