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.

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United States