NEPC, one of the industry’s largest independent investment consulting firms, overseeing $1.6 trillion in assets under management and advisement, has announced that Mikaylee O’Connor has joined the firm as principal, head of defined contribution (DC) solutions.
O’Connor will be responsible for leading the way NEPC’s DC practice delivers innovative and creative solutions to clients. As the retirement space continues to evolve, O’Connor, in addition to serving clients, will oversee NEPC’s DC plan trends research and data analytics, guiding strategic initiatives related to target date funds, managed accounts, retirement income solutions and other investments that are vital to the retirement outcomes of participants. She will report directly to Bill Ryan, partner, defined contribution team leader.
“As a team, we are focused on helping our clients navigate and lead the discussion around issues relating to retirement income,” said Ryan. “Mikaylee’s extensi