MassMutual Retirement Services Adds Top Industry Professionals To Sales, Client Service Teams
May 3, 2010
(Springfield, MA) - MassMutual continues to develop its sales and client service teams under the leadership of Hugh O’Toole, senior vice president of sales and client management for MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division.
Molly Knapp has joined MassMutual as managing director covering northern California and Alaska, effective May 3. Ms. Knapp brings more than 11 years of retirement services experience to her new role. She joins MassMutual from OneAmerica/AUL Retirement Services where she most recently served as regional sales director. Prior to OneAmerica/AUL, she was employed as a director of retirement plan sales for Principal Financial Group. Ms. Knapp reports to Tanya Jones, Western divisional sales manager for MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division. She can be reached at (415) 307-5101.
“Molly’s expertise in plan design, ERISA issues and plan administration, as well as her strong relationship skills, are highly valued by retirement plan advisers and consultants interested in growing their retirement services business,” adds Tanya Jones, Western divisional sales manager, MassMutual Retirement Services Division.
JF Mannina has been named to MassMutual’s Northeast client service team as relationship manager for the metropolitan New York City area, effective April 5. Mr. Mannina joined MassMutual in 2005 as part of the company’s executive development program and was most recently an investments management director in MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division. He brings a wealth of investment knowledge to this key position. Mr. Mannina holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Darden School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia. He reports to Eric Leverson, assistant vice president of institutional relationship management.
Wayne Roth has joined MassMutual’s client management team as director of worksite solutions, effective April 12. He has more than 10 years of experience in the financial services industry and was most recently employed by The Principal Financial Group where he served as manager of worksite solutions. In his newly-created role, Mr. Roth helps support MassMutual clients and advisors in meeting overall plan health goals as well as helping participants identify and achieve a holistic retirement strategy. He reports to Tom Cremona, vice president, client management.
“Today more than ever, plan advisors and sponsors recognize the value of experienced, solutions-oriented sales and service professionals,” says O’Toole. “MassMutual’s financial strength and positive growth trajectory continue to help us in attracting some of the top talent in the industry. We look forward to supporting Molly, JF and Wayne in their delivery of the world-class service and tailored solutions for which MassMutual is known in the retirement services market.”
For more information about MassMutual Retirement Services, please contact your local MassMutual sales representative or call MassMutual at 1-888-626-4911.
About MassMutual
MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division has been serving retirement plans for more than 60 years. It offers a full range of products and services for corporate, union, nonprofit and governmental employers' defined benefit, defined contribution and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. It serves approximately one million participants.
Founded in 1851, MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyholders. The company has a long history of financial strength and strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has paid dividends to eligible participating policyholders every year since the 1860s. With whole life insurance as its foundation, MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(k) plan services, and annuities. In addition, the company’s strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long-term.
MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives. MassMutual is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts and its major affiliates include: Babson Capital Management LLC; Baring Asset Management Limited; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC; The First Mercantile Trust Company; MassMutual International LLC; MML Investors Services, Inc., member FINRA and SIPC; OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; and The MassMutual Trust Company, FSB.
