Mission Square Retirement
Zhikun Liu, Ph.D., CFP®, is a seasoned expert in financial research and planning with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Vice President and Head of Research at MissionSquare Retirement since February 2024, Zhikun oversees research projects and provides thought leadership. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Research Fellow at Europacifica Consulting and Senior Research Associate at the Employee Benefit Research Institute, focusing on methodologies related to financial wellness and retirement readiness. Zhikun previously held the position of Director of Research at Empower Retirement, where empirical research and financial planning models were developed for over 14 million investors. With a strong academic background that includes a Ph.D. in Personal Financial Planning from Texas Tech University, along with multiple master's degrees and a graduate certificate, Zhikun has contributed significantly to the field through research, teaching, and thought leadership.
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Mission Square Retirement
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Founded in 1972, MissionSquare Retirement is a mission-based, nonstock, nonprofit, financial services company with over $70 billion in assets under management and administration focused on delivering retirement plans, investment options, and personalized guidance for over 1.5 million participant accounts.* For almost 50 years, our mission has been constant – to help those who serve reach their retirement goals with confidence.