Ascensus College Savings, the nation's largest administrator of 529 plans,1 announces the appointment of Steve Dombrower, CFA, as senior vice president of advisor strategy and investment management.

In this role, Mr. Dombrower will work to foster new relationships with financial advisor firms in the 529 plan industry and strengthen existing partnerships. He will collaborate closely with Ascensus College Savings' distribution partners to encourage growth and ensure continued success. He will also have responsibility for Ascensus College Savings' investment oversight.

Mr. Dombrower brings over 20 years of financial services and investment management experience to this newly created role. He previously served as vice president and director of college savings for OppenheimerFunds where he was responsible for all aspects of marketing, distribution, and investments for the company's suite of 529 plans.

Mr. Dombrower holds a B.S. in Finance from the State University of New York at Albany and a M.B.A. in Corporate Finance & Investments from Adelphi University. Additionally, he is a CFA charter holder and is a member of the CFA Institute, the New York Society of Securities Analysts, and the Financial Planning Association.

"Steve's deep knowledge of 529 investment platforms and the best-practice strategies employed by advisors in managing and marketing these plans will enable him to support our advisor and distribution partners in a new way," states Jeff Howkins, president of Ascensus College Savings. "With his guidance, we look forward to growing our distribution network as well as enhancing the level of service we currently provide."

About Ascensus

Ascensus is the largest independent retirement and college savings services provider in the United States, helping over 6.5 million Americans save for the future. With more than 35 years of experience, the firm partners with financial institutions to offer tailored solutions that meet the needs of financial professionals, employers, and individuals. Ascensus specializes in recordkeeping, administrative, and program management services, supporting over 40,000 retirement plans and over 3.5 million 529 college savings accounts. It also administers more than 1.5 million IRAs and health savings accounts and is home to one of the largest ERISA consulting teams in the country. For more information about Ascensus, visit www.ascensus.com.