Press Release

Ascensus Names New Divisional Vice President to Retirement Sales Team

Issued by Ascensus

Dec. 9, 2024

Dresher, PA—Ascensus announced today that Stephen Carrera will be assuming the role of West Divisional Vice President for the Retirement Sales team. He will report to Anthony Bolgona, National Sales director. 

Carrera recently joined Ascensus in March of this year and played a key role in nurturing growth for Ascensus’ Mid-Atlantic region, covering Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC—areas in which he is already well-acquainted from previous roles.

“I’m always excited when we can promote from within—it recognizes both the talent and leadership strength already inherent in our organization,” said Bologna. “Since joining the team earlier this year, Steve has not only fully embodied our Core Values, but also championed our high-performing work culture that balances both personal and professional achievement. I’m confident in his leadership abilities and can’t wait to see what the West division will do from here to further build relationships and drive strong sales results.”

Before his time at Ascensus, Carrera had more than 20 years of background in sales and leadership roles at Nationwide Retirement Services, Mass Mutual Retirement Services, and ADP Retirement Services. He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

 About Ascensus

Ascensus is a market-leading enabler of tax-advantaged savings—providing technology, services, and expertise that help millions of people save for a better future.

The company is a premier savings program service provider, third-party administrator, and government savings facilitator. Its platforms, industry knowledge, and data-based insights enhance the growth and success of its partners, their clients, and savers through co-branded, private-labeled, and governmental partnerships.

Ascensus offers comprehensive qualified and nonqualified retirement plan solutions, third-party retirement plan administration, 529 education and ABLE savings program administration, corporate- and bank-owned life insurance solutions, and fiduciary and total rewards services.

The company’s brands include Ascensus; Newport, an Ascensus company; and FuturePlan by Ascensus. Ascensus has more than $872 billion in assets under administration and employs more than 5,500 associates as of September 30, 2024.

For more information, visit ascensus.com and newportgroup.com.

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