Ed Cortez

Ed Cortez is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in product management and financial oversight across various organizations. Since April 2013, Ed has served as Managing Director of Product Management at TIAA, focusing on enhancing investment management and retirement income solutions. Prior roles include Vice President of Finance at TIAA, where valuable business insights were delivered through leadership in finance functions, and Accounting Director at Dell Financial Services, overseeing operational accounting for lease and loan portfolios. Earlier experience includes positions at CIT, Ernst & Young, Independent Health, and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, demonstrating a robust background in financial management, auditing, and accounting. Ed holds an MBA in Accounting from Rutgers University - Newark and a BS in Management from SUNY Geneseo.