I am thrilled to announce that I’ve joined Ryan ALM. I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Ron Ryan on a number of initiatives during the last 6+ years. I believe that Ron is one of the few true visionaries in our industry, and I am very much looking forward to continuing to learn from him. There are many challenges facing the retirement industry today and it will take a “back to the future” mentality to overcome them. At Ryan ALM we have the tools to help plan sponsors and their consultants navigate these difficult waters. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you desire smoother sailing.

Here is the press release announcing my arrival:

PRESS RELEASE

Ryan ALM hires Russ Kamp as Managing Director

July 29, 2019 – Ryan ALM, Inc., a well-known asset/liability manager, custom liability index, and ASC 715 discount rate provider has hired Russell D. Kamp, formerly head of Kamp Consulting Solutions, as Managing Director. Russ will be involved in all aspects of the Ryan ALM business, but his primary focus will be to head sales/marketing and client service.

Ron Ryan, founder of Ryan ALM, reports, “Ryan ALM is honored and excited to have Russ Kamp join us. In his capacity as managing director, Russ will oversee our marketing efforts and be directly involved with all aspects of our business. I know of few people with the investment knowledge, acumen, and refinement as Russ. He will serve us and our clients well.”

Russ Kamp responded, “This is a great opportunity to work with Ryan ALM and especially Ron Ryan, with whom I’ve worked closely for the past 6 years. I believe in the Ryan ALM mission statement to secure benefits in a cost-effective manner with low risk. The financial models here are unique in the pension world (Liability Beta Portfolio and Custom Liability Index) and provide a true synergistic value to any client and their consultant. As a former consultant who appreciates the challenges that plan sponsors face today, I understand the value added that Ryan ALM brings to every plan sponsor.”

Mr. Kamp was formerly founder of Kamp Consulting Solutions (KCS), a full-service asset/liability consulting firm. Prior to KCS, Russ was Director, Asset Management at Two Sigma Investments, as well as the Global CEO at Invesco’s IQS Group (Quantitative Strategies). He is a frequent speaker at industry seminars, where he is often the chairperson, and a prolific author of pension articles and blogs.

Russ, welcome aboard!