Karen Ireland

Karen Ireland, CFP (R), is a seasoned professional in business development and retirement strategies with extensive experience in the financial services industry. Currently serving as Senior Business Development Strategist at MFS Investment Management since September 2022, Karen previously held the role of Business Development Consultant at MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. from October 2015 to September 2022. Prior experience includes roles such as Practice Management Director and National Retirement Strategies Consultant at Pioneer Investments, where Karen focused on client education and developing actionable strategies. Karen's background also features a notable tenure as Senior Analyst at Cerulli Associates, where a comprehensive report on the 403(b) and 457 marketplace was authored. Early career experience includes positions at MFS/Sun Life Financial and Manulife Financial, where awards for customer service excellence were received. Karen holds a BA in International Management and German from Gustavus Adolphus College.