John Piper
Director of Group Retirement Plans
John Piper is well respected in the retirement services industry, known for his leadership in building relationships and expanding business development organizations across the public sector. With deep expertise in retirement plan strategy, fiduciary consulting, and stakeholder engagement, John has guided a multitude of governmental plan sponsors and their employees toward a more secure financial future.
As Director of Group Retirement Plans at RPA, John leads the firm’s expansion throughout Florida, delivering comprehensive retirement planning and investment oversight to government entities. His team specializes in 457(b), 401(a), and retiree healthcare prefunding plans, supported by robust education and fiduciary support services.
In addition to core plan consulting, John is driving the firm’s growth in guaranteed income and protection planning – integrating annuity and life insurance solutions into workplace retirement programs to help employees safeguard lifetime income and legacy goals.
John is nationally recognized for forging strategic alliances with key associations and public service groups. His work includes longstanding partnerships with the International Association of Fire Fighters, National Association of Police Organizations, National Association of Counties, United States Conference of Mayors, and the Florida Association of Special Districts, among others. These collaborations have been instrumental in expanding access to innovative retirement solutions for municipalities, special districts, and union-affiliated workforces.
Prior to joining RPA, John held senior leadership roles with Security Benefit, Horace Mann, and Nationwide Financial, where he consistently delivered revenue growth, strengthened institutional relationships, and led initiatives that improved participant engagement and plan performance.
He continues to be a passionate advocate for retirement readiness, public sector innovation, and labor-management collaboration
John holds FINRA Series 6, 63, 65, and 26 licenses and is licensed in life, health, and variable annuities in Florida. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Otterbein University.
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