Press Release

TRA Welcomes Seasoned Retirement Plan Consultant to Northwestern Sales Team

Issued by TRA [The Retirement Advantage]

May 14, 2024

 The Retirement Advantage Strengthens Pacific Northwest Sales Team with New Addition

APPLETON, WI  – The Retirement Advantage, Inc. (TRA), a leading provider of retirement services nationwide, proudly announces the addition of John Caraang to its esteemed team as the newest Regional Plan Consultant (RPC). In his role, Caraang will oversee key territories spanning Alaska, Northern California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, directly reporting to Darin Erdmann, TRA's Director of Sales & Distribution.

Erdmann expressed enthusiasm about Caraang's appointment, stating, "John brings a wealth of experience in retirement plan solutions and is known for his exceptional service. We are thrilled to welcome him aboard the TRA team."

With over a decade of experience in the financial services and retirement plans sectors, Caraang most recently served as a Regional Sales Consultant at Cuna Mutual Group. He shared his excitement about joining TRA, emphasizing the company's commitment to industry innovation and client service excellence.

Caraang expressed his eagerness, saying, "TRA's commitment to innovation is inspiring, and I look forward to contributing to its legacy of excellence. I am dedicated to delivering top-notch solutions and service to our clients, and I am proud to be part of TRA's promising future."

Erdmann highlighted Caraang's expertise in retirement plan sales strategy, advisor practice management, and marketing, noting that he will enhance the support provided to advisors in the region. “We are delighted to have him join our Pacific Northwestern Sales Team.”

Caraang holds credentials from South Seattle College in Seattle, WA, and possesses FINRA Series 6 and 63 designations.

 About The Retirement Advantage, Inc.:

TRA, based in Wisconsin, is a national retirement services company providing third-party administration and fiduciary services to financial advisors and businesses of all sizes. An ongoing commitment to providing expert consultation, resources, and exceptional customer service has positioned TRA as one of the largest independently owned, third-party administrators in the nation. We proudly serve more than 11,000 plan sponsors, with more than $13 billion in retirement assets under administration. You can count on us to deliver on-time, on-budget, and with precise attention-to-detail. To learn more about our industry-leading solutions, please visit www.tra401k.com

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