Brian Harper named new retirement practice leader

Brian Harper, a Consulting Actuary with more than 25 years of experience and a seven-year tenure at Rael & Letson has been appointed Retirement Practice Leader, taking over for Bruce Cable, CEO, who held that position for 15 years.

“Brian is a thoughtful and compassionate leader, who truly cares about his co-workers as well as his clients,” said Bruce. “I can’t think of anyone better to lead the Retirement group here at Rael & Letson. We have so much talent in this group. I know Brian will help develop the team and inspire them to do their best work.”

As a consultant to multiemployer and single employer plans, Brian has worked with clients on wide range of actuarial topics, including strategic plan design and risk management issues, targeted education and analysis around emerging regulatory changes, plan mergers, withdrawal liability issues, and funding rehabilitation and improvement plans. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Actuarial Science. Brian is an Enrolled Actuary, a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries, and Rael & Letson’s internal research actuary.