MassMutual Retirement Services Names Three Relationship Managers

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MassMutual's Retirement Services Division is continuing to grow its client service team to deliver on its best-in-class service and retention record with the welcomed additions of three senior relationship managers.

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Eunice Cabrerahas been promoted to senior relationship manager with MassMutual's Retirement Services Division, effective June 30. Based in Orlando, Fla., Ms. Cabrera serves on the south central region client management team, responsible for managing the division's retirement plan business in the mid-market segment. She first joined MassMutual in 2003, most recently serving as a retirement education specialist responsible for the Fla., Ga., and P.R. territories. Ms. Cabrera graduated from Boston University with a BS in Business Administration, holds her FINRA Series 6 & 63 licenses and is bi-lingual. She reports to Brian Barrett, assistant vice president for MassMutual's Retirement Services Division.

John Andresen has joined MassMutual's Retirement Services Division as a director-level relationship manager effective July 9. Based in Northern Calif., Mr. Andresen is responsible for managing large-market customers and reports to Tom Cremona, vice president for MassMutual's Retirement Services Division. Prior to joining MassMutual, Mr. Andresen served two years with Smith Hayes as an investment consultant and registered investment advisor (RIA), and prior to that spent 10 years in benefits consulting and relationship management with Milliman. Mr. Andresen holds his BA in Psychology from the University of Nebraska, FINRA Series 7 & 63 licenses, and several industry designations including Certified Pension Consultant (CPC), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) and Certified Retirement Services Professional (CRSP).

Michael Gopen has joined MassMutual's Retirement Services Division as senior relationship manager effective August 13 and is responsible for managing mid-market customers in metro N.Y./N.J. Based in Port Jefferson Station, N.Y., Mr. Gopen serves on the northeast region client management team, reporting to M. Palmer Whitney, assistant vice president for MassMutual's Retirement Services Division. Prior to joining MassMutual on August 13, Mr. Gopen served as client relationship manager with Gallagher Retirement Services, a position he held since 2005. Mr. Gopen graduated from Penn State University with a BS in Communication Disorders and currently holds his NYS Life Insurance and FINRA 7, 6 and 63 licenses, as well as his Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) designation.

"These qualified new senior relationship managers are seasoned retirement services professionals and bring a wealth of experience to our client management team," says Una Morabito, vice president of client management for MassMutual's Retirement Services Division. "As the division continues to grow, their expertise and excellent reputations throughout the industry will help MassMutual further strengthen its relationships with retirement plan advisors and sponsors across the country," adds Morabito.

For more information about MassMutual Retirement Services, please contact your retirement plan advisor or call MassMutual at 1-866-444-2601.

About MassMutual
MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) [of which Retirement Services is a division] and its affiliated companies and sales representatives. MassMutual is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts and its major affiliates include: Babson Capital Management LLC; ; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC; The First Mercantile Trust Company; MassMutual International LLC; MML Investors Services, LLC, Member FINRA and SIPC; OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; and The MassMutual Trust Company, FSB.

Founded in 1851, MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyholders. The company has a long history of financial strength and strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has paid dividends to eligible participating policyholders every year since the 1860s. With whole life insurance as its foundation, MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(k) plan services, and annuities. In addition, the company's strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long-term.

MassMutual's Retirement Services Division has been serving retirement plans for 65 years. It offers a full range of products and services for corporate, union, nonprofit and governmental employers' defined benefit, defined contribution and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. It serves approximately 1.6 million participants.

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