Mike loves the outdoors, but you’d never guess that from his choice of career — as an actuary. He’s a 21-year veteran of pension, actuarial and consulting services, including 19 years in post-retirement medical, dental and life insurance actuarial valuations and consulting. His extensive experience provides for the design, implementation, evaluation and ongoing administration of pension and retiree welfare programs. Mike enjoys the challenge of creating solutions for complex financial problems. He realizes that while clients expect his department to provide viable answers, they are often surprised to find that Mike and his team take the time to really listen before making recommendations.

Mike is the author of several articles for our SilverLink magazine and is involved in numerous professional associations, including the American Academy of Actuaries. He is an Enrolled Actuary by the Joint Board for Enrollment of Actuaries, an Associate for the Society of Actuaries and a member of the Nebraska Actuaries Club. He is Treasurer of the not-for-profit Copper Ridge Estates Homeowners’ Association and attends St. Patrick Church.

Contact Information
e-mail: mehmke@ssgi.com |  phone: 402.964.5522  |  fax: 402.963.4089

Professional Certifications

• Enrolled Actuary (EA)
• Associate of Society of Actuaries (ASA)
• Member of American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA)

Education
Bachelor of Science  |  Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Science
University of Nebraska-Lincoln |  Lincoln, NE

Growing up in a family of nine children, Glen learned early about the importance of sharing, acting responsibly and living within a budget. As a retirement plan consultant, Glen draws on his background to guide him as he responds to his clients’ needs. A successfully managed pension plan can help individuals achieve a secure retirement — and Glen and his team do their best to make that scenario a reality for their clients.

Glen has more than 25 years of pension plan actuarial experience. He works with employers within several industries, including healthcare, insurance, financial, not-for-profit and governmental. He is highly knowledgeable in the areas of performing and communicating actuarial valuations for funding and accounting purposes, retirement plan designs and implications of new and proposed legislative changes. He performs complex transactions, including plan mergers, acquisitions, plan designs, regulatory compliance and their funding and accounting impact. He believes this responsibility has given him the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally, as he faces the challenge of providing viable solutions in a changing marketplace.

He advises clients regarding their unique situations and solves challenging issues for both large and small employers. Glen and his team offer actuarial and consulting services for employer pension plans and defined contribution plans. Every interaction is planned with one goal in mind — to serve the clients to the best of their ability.

Glen has authored numerous articles for SilverLink magazine. He is a member of community and professional associations including the Society of Actuaries, American Academy of Actuaries and Dundee Presbyterian Church. He volunteers his time serving as a youth coach, at Open Door Mission and the Nebraska Children’s Home. Glen is a devoted family man who appreciates the security and loyalty one finds within the family unit. He and his wife provide transitional foster care to newborns as they proceed through the adoption process.

Contact Information
e-mail: ggahan@ssgi.com |  phone: 402.964.5490  |  fax: 402.963.4089

Professional Certifications

• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)
• Enrolled Actuary (EA)
• Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA)

Education
Bachelor of Science  |  Mathematics
University of Nebraska-Lincoln |  Lincoln, NE

Everyone hopes to retire with a comfortable income and good health. While SilverStone Group can’t guarantee the latter, Donn and the Defined Benefit Team work hard to guide employers to design and administer retirement programs for their employees that provide the potential for financial security in retirement. This process starts with an evaluation of the retirement plans that are being maintained or considered for adoption. The actuaries on the team outline plans that address the funding obligations for the retirement plans that are within the financial means of the employer. The administrators provide support throughout the year, responding to participant requests and government filings. And the consultants on the team continue to monitor the retirement plan operations to assure they continue to satisfy the employer’s objectives.

Donn has over 30 years of experience as an actuarial consultant for defined benefit plans. He specializes in the communication of complex topics at the Executive and Board levels of large companies and he especially enjoys being able to work with the “decision makers” who manage financial resources for their companies. By partnering with SilverStone Group’s Retirement division, these financial planners are able to assist employees to achieve a retirement that is secure and within their means.

Donn and the DB Team know how vital it is to provide timely service and accurate information to their clients. Exceeding a client’s expectations is always goal one for every DB division engagement.

When he’s away from work, Donn enjoys working with horses. A former competitive equestrian, he now cares for an older mare who is “the boss,” a younger gelding who wishes he was and a miniature donkey who has disproportionate influence on both.

Contact Information
e-mail: djones@ssgi.com |  phone: 402.964.5505  |  fax: 402.963.4089

Professional Certifications

• Fellow of Society of Actuaries (FSA)
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)
• Enrolled Actuary (EA)
• Member, American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA)
• Fellow, Conference of Consulting Actuaries (FCA)

Education
Master of Science  |  Statistics
University of Iowa |  Iowa City, IA

Bachelor of Science  |  Mathematics
Iowa State University |  Ames, IA

What does Renee love most about living in Nebraska? The 15-mile view out of her front window! She also enjoys taking full advantage of Nebraska’s climate changes throughout the year as an avid water skier and snowmobiling enthusiast. When Renee isn’t busy immersing herself in the great outdoors, she is hard at work advising clients on retirement benefit plans, including both qualified pension plans and nonqualified retirement plans. She completes actuarial valuations, provides financial disclosures and models the cost impact and implications of plan design alternatives. She advises plans regarding contribution strategies with the plan’s specific funding objectives in mind. Renee is a registered representative (Series 7) and is licensed in life and health insurance and annuities.

These qualifications, along with her actuarial credentials and experience, make Renee exclusively skilled to manage pension plan terminations and partial pension carve-outs from start to finish. Her actuarial expertise provides a clear and precise understanding of the pension plan benefits required to be paid. As a registered representative, she accurately analyzes the general assets of an insurance company to determine the safest available annuity, and her insurance license assures plan sponsors receive the most appropriate annuity at the best available price.

Renee is involved in several professional associations, including the Society of Actuaries, the American Academy of Actuaries and the Nebraska Actuaries Club. She is also a member of a group that promotes continuing education for women. This group provides encouragement and financial support to women seeking to advance their education. In addition, Renee serves as treasurer for another organization that provides support to students attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Renee has also published several articles in the SilverLink magazine during her 15 years with SilverStone Group.

Contact Information
e-mail: rnolte@ssgi.com |  phone: 402.964.5439  |  fax: 402.963.4084

Professional Designations

• Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)
• Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA)

Education
Bachelor of Science  |  Mathematics & Actuarial Science
University of Nebraska-Lincoln  |  Lincoln, NE

There are a lot of words to describe Jean and “experience” has to be on the top of the list. Jean has worked in human resources for more than 17 years and in benefit plan management and administration for 14 of those years. In her previous position, she developed a passion for administration and management of retirement plans. With that passion and her friendly demeanor, she relates to her clients and finds the best plans to meet their needs. It is second nature for Jean to think like a client and provide customer service that exceeds not only clients’ expectations but also her own.

Jean enjoys working at SilverStone Group because of the culture. She says that the company truly cares about the well-being of its employees, which is evident in many aspects. Her favorite part of the job is working with the people in her department and helping clients. When she is not busy at work, she is a member of the Human Resources Association of the Midlands and is a Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) and Professional in Human Resources (PHR). She can also be found in the Big Apple, where she travels each year to enjoy the sights and take numerous pictures of her favorites.

Contact Information
e-mail: jford@ssgi.com |  phone: 402.964.5524  |  fax: 866.855.9750

Professional Certifications

• Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

Education
Bachelor of Science
University of Nebraska at Kearney |  Kearney, NE