SMS Retirement

Meet Our Team

With more than 40 professionals, including Enrolled Actuaries, ASPPA-credentialed specialists, and experienced plan consultants, we have built our reputation on delivering creative, personalized retirement solutions with unparalleled expertise to help our clients meet their retirement goals. 

Your Retirement Experts

SMS Retirement by the Numbers

SMS Retirement is set apart by our independent approach to plan design, our deep actuarial expertise, and our unwavering commitment to accurate, personalized service. We proudly employ some of the leading retirement and actuarial professionals in Ohio, and in collaboration with our partners at Strongpoint Partners across the country, we are positioned to help you with even the most complex plan challenges so you can reach your retirement goals. 


5

ASPPA Credentialed Members

5

Enrolled Actuaries

20+

Avg. Years of Industry Experience

1,700

Retirement Plans Administered

Meet Our Leadership Team

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Mark A. Strakowski

Co-President / Retirement Consultant & Actuary

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Jeremy J. Schira

Co-President / Retirement Plan Consultant

Making Retirement Work for Everyone

We're dedicated to delivering exceptional service and creative retirement solutions that help you reach your retirement goals. 

We are committed to exceeding our clients' expectations, and we invest in ongoing education and industry credentials for our team. Our reputation for service and accuracy is exceptional. SMS Retirement has proudly served our clients for decades, and our Enrolled Actuaries, Consultants, and Administrators are committed to building lasting relationships focused on achieving the best possible results for you.

To learn more about who we serve, visit our pages for Employers and Trusted Advisors & Recordkeepers.

We’re Here to Help 

Contact our team of experienced Actuaries, Administrators, and Consultants today.