鶹ý’s path to industry leader started with our founder Jim Belardi’s vision for a new type of retirement services company. Then, a life-threatening diagnosis forced a change in plans, shaping Jim’s path toward the 鶹ý we know today.
Jim's story is one of perseverance and belief in his vision. After a successful career as a financial services executive, he set out to create a company focused solely on retirement services with a simple business model: earn more on assets than it pays on liabilities, and control operating expenses.
As plans came together, a life-threatening leukemia diagnosis delayed his ambitions. Jim’s life-saving battle led to our partnership with Apollo, creating a new model and delivering industry leading growth. Today, 鶹ý is the leading retirement savings firm, driven by the same grit and focus that carried Jim through his most difficult days.
Data as of March 31, 2025