403(b) Firm

Founded in 1918 by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, TIAA was created to provide guaranteed retirement income and life insurance to educators. Today, it has grown into a Fortune 100 company serving over 5 million active and retired employees at more than 15,000 institutions. TIAA's core mission is to help those who serve others achieve financial well-being and a secure retirement. It specializes in offering retirement plans, including 403(b) and 401(k) plans, alongside a broad range of financial products and services such as IRAs, mutual funds, annuities, and wealth management advisory services.