ASPPA is your definitive partner for professional development, offering a clear roadmap to guide your career at every stage. Our tailored programs combine deep industry insight with practical training—ensuring you’re equipped to excel, advance and succeed over the long term.

Use the ASPPA Search tool to access a wealth of resources, articles, and insights on retirement plans. Easily find the information you need from ASPPA’s comprehensive database to stay informed and enhance your expertise in the retirement industry.

ASPPA is dedicated to two key objectives: providing comprehensive education to retirement plan professionals and advocating for public policies that ensure secure retirements for all Americans. Our education and training offerings are specifically designed to support your professional growth and the development of your team, ensuring career success in the retirement planning industry.

Discover the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA), a key part of the American Retirement Association. Founded in 1966, ASPPA has evolved to represent a wide range of roles within the retirement plan industry, including business owners, third-party administrators, and consultants. Based in Washington, D.C., ASPPA is committed to the private pension system and offers its ...

ASPPA emphasizes the importance of Continuing Education (CE) for all credentialed members. Discover the CE requirements for maintaining credentials, how to earn and report CE hours, and the resources available to help you comply. Ensure you meet the 40 CE hours every two years and stay updated on ASPPA's CE policies to keep your credentials active.

At the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA), our mission is to educate and support retirement plan professionals while advocating for the private pension system. As a part of the American Retirement Association, ASPPA is dedicated to providing comprehensive educational programs, robust credentialing, and strong advocacy efforts. We strive to enhance the professionalism ...

Maximize your career success with ASPPA’s comprehensive education and training resources. Access digital content, online subscriptions, and browse our catalog to enroll in courses or study for credentials. Explore all available resources to advance your professional development.

Discover the unparalleled benefits of becoming an ASPPA member. Enhance your professional development with access to valuable credentials and innovative training solutions. Benefit from a robust advocacy program that keeps you informed on regulatory and legislative news, helping you grow your practice. Network with peers through the ASPPA membership directory and enjoy free subscriptions to ...

As you can see, the ASPPA website looks different – cleaner, more modern, and certainly better when viewed on a mobile device, as a growing number of members do. While we have retained nearly all of the resources previously available on the old site, we have done some reorganizing, and retitled some of the access tabs that we hope will make it …

Prepare for the Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA) credential with ASPPA’s comprehensive QPA Candidate Handbook. This guide provides detailed information on the QPA program, designed for individuals seeking to advance beyond basic defined contribution administration and gain expertise in defined benefit plans. Learn about key administrative concepts such as eligibility determination ...