The American Retirement Association (ARA) is a non-profit professional organisation dedicated to empowering retirement plan professionals who help Americans achieve a secure retirement. Based in the Washington, D.C. area, with operations in Arlington, Virginia, the association serves as an umbrella organisation for five premier retirement industry associations, bringing together professionals from across the retirement ecosystem.
With a membership of over 30,000, ARA supports a broad community of practitioners and organisations working in the retirement industry. The association provides comprehensive educational opportunities, industry updates on policy changes, and resources for professional development.
ARA's mission centres on educating and connecting practitioners in the retirement sector. Its work spans the full range of retirement plan professionals - from advisers and actuaries to administrators and service providers - creating a central hub for collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the field.
