Steve Renner

, QKA
Principal, Director of Retirement Plan Consulting Services

Steve is a Principal at Rea specializing in retirement plan and fiduciary consulting. With over 20 years of industry experience since 1999, Steve holds the QKA designation and serves clients from the New Philadelphia office. A graduate of the University of Akron with degrees in Accounting and Finance, Steve was also a collegiate track and cross-country athlete. He joined Rea in 2008 and completed the firm’s NextGen Leadership Program in 2015. A member of ASPPA, Steve is known for his responsive service and innovative solutions. When not serving clients, you’ll find him enjoying his Saturday morning coffee on the back porch.

What do clients enjoy about working with you?

My responsiveness and creative solutions.

What is your favorite line from the Rea Way and why?

Fail Forward - It is OK to fail as long as you learn from it.

Professional Memberships

  • The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries

Education + Credentials

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting and Finance from The University of Akron

Areas of Expertise

  • Retirement Plan Consulting
  • Retirement Plan Fiduciary Consulting

Notable Achievements

  • 2015 Rea’s NextGen Leadership Program Graduate

Personal Insights

Weekend Hobby: Coffee on the back porch on a Saturday morning
Interesting Fact: Ran Track and Cross Country for the University of Akron

I strategically design retirement plans for small business owners, and their hard working employees. I take pride in servicing my clients, and I choose to be positive every day!

Year Started with Rea

2008
New Philadelphia
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