Mark Schulte is a consulting actuary who works with employers to manage employee benefits, with special emphasis on retirement plans.  He has 10 years of experience in employee benefits consulting with:

• Van Iwaarden Associates - Minneapolis, Minnesota            Since 2009 
• Watson Wyatt - Minneapolis, Minnesota                          2008 - 2009
• Mercer - Minneapolis, Minnesota                                     2000 - 2008 

 

 

His experience includes:

• Performing annual valuations of qualified retirement and OPEB plans incorporating funding and accounting requirements.  Includes GASB 45 OPEB valuations for many counties, cities, and school districts throughout Minnesota.
• Presentations regarding GASB accounting rules and pension investment strategies.
• Assisting clients in actuarial assumption reviews and rate-setting.
• Guiding employers through changes in legislation. 
• Defined benefit, defined contribution, and OPEB retirement plan design studies. 
• Partnering with clients to communicate and administer benefits to participants. 

 

Mark's credentials include:

• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries
• Member American Academy of Actuaries 
• Enrolled Actuary under ERISA 
• B.A. Mathematics, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota
• Summa Cum Laude
• Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society