National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA)

Founded in 1983, the National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA) is a leading non-profit organization for retirement plan professionals, particularly Third Party Administrators (TPAs). The institute's mission is to educate and connect these professionals, providing them with resources, certification programs (like Accredited Pension Administrator - APA and Accredited Pension Representative - APR), and a forum for sharing expertise. NIPA advocates for the interests of its members and aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of retirement plan administration across the industry.