Press Release

Jennifer Schuessler Joins Woodruff Sawyer’s Retirement Plan Services Team

August 21, 2024

Bellevue, WA  – Woodruff Sawyer, one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in the US, announced today Jennifer Schuessler has joined the firm as Vice President, Retirement Planning Services. Most recently, Jennifer served as Regional Sales Director for Empower. Prior to that, she was VP, New Business Development for J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services.  She will be based in Bellevue, WA.  

Jennifer will oversee generating client revenue and crafting creative, diverse strategies to attract and retain clients. She will also manage an active pipeline of business opportunities, provide advice and guidance around 401(k) fiduciary best practices, reduce the administrative costs and burden in operating a plan and improve employee engagement, and drive cross-selling initiatives across our various service offerings.

Melissa Schellinkhout, Regional Growth Leader, comments, “With 17 years’ experience across various industries in the U.S., Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our Retirement Services team. Her deep understanding of the field, and understanding of what clients want, makes her an invaluable addition to our team.”

About Woodruff Sawyer

As one of the largest independent insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the US, Woodruff Sawyer protects the people and assets of more than 4,000 companies. We provide expert counsel and fierce advocacy to protect clients against their most critical risks in property & casualty, management liability, cyber liability, employee benefits, and personal wealth management. An active partner of Assurex Global and International Benefits Network, we provide expertise and customized solutions where clients need it, with headquarters in San Francisco, offices throughout the US, and global reach on six continents. For more information, call 844.972.6326, or visit woodruffsawyer.com.