Keith R. Hamann, AIF®, CPFA™, QKA

Keith’s 23-year professional career in financial services and the retirement plan industry began as an Administrator for Lincoln Financial Group. There, Keith was a dedicated professional with extensive knowledge in the management of ERISA compliance and recordkeeping services for employee stock ownership (ESOPs), 401(k) retirement plans, and other defined contribution plans. After leaving Lincoln Financial Group, Keith assumed a leadership role with Crowe, LLP, a top 10 public accounting firm, as a Senior Manager in their benefits group. Keith supervised staff in all activities related to the administration of over 80 401(k) plans and ESOPs.

Since joining the Plexus Financial Services team, Keith assists employers with their fiduciary obligations and helps plan participants pursue their retirement goals. Keith holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is also a Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA),1 as recognized by the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA).2 Keith holds the Series 6,3  Series 63,4 and Series 655 securities industry licenses and has earned the AIF® designation6 from the Center for Fiduciary Studies as well as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFATM) certificate from National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA).8 In addition, Keith holds ESG(k)9 Certificate from National Association of Plan Advisors.  Keith also holds life, health, and variable contracts insurance licenses from the National Insurance Producer Registry.7  Furthermore, the designations and registrations referenced above require various study, testing, and continuing education requirements. 

Please visit the following for additional details related to each designation/registration:

1 QKA Designation: https://asppaqka.org/

2 American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPAA): https://www.asppa.org/

3 Series 6: Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative: http://www.finra.org/industry/series6

4 Series 63: Uniform Securities Agency State Law: http://www.finra.org/industry/series63

5 Series 65: Uniform Investment Advisor Law: http://www.finra.org/industry/series65

6 fi360 AIF® Designation: https://www.fi360.com/products-services/training-overview/aif-designation-training

7Life, Health and Variable Contracts Insurance License: https://nipr.com

8 CPFA Certificate: https://napacpfa.org/

9 NAPA ESG(k) Certificate https://napaesgk.org/