PRESS RELEASE

July 1, 2026

For Immediate Release

Theresa Conti
Executive Director, The Cerrado Group

THE CERRADO GROUP ANNOUNCES KB PENSION SERVICES, INC. AS NEWEST MEMBER FIRM 

NATIONAL – The Cerrado Group is pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2026, KB Pension Services, Inc. has become a member of the group. The firm is the fourth new member this year for the group. Founded in 1997, KB Pension Services, Inc. (KBPS) is an independent third-party administration and retirement plan consulting firm headquartered in Southwest Florida. KBPS helps businesses design, administer, and maintain qualified retirement plans that support both organizational goals and employee financial well-being.

KB Pension Services, President Christopher Chiaro comments that; “Joining The Cerrado Group is an exciting opportunity for our team and our clients. We believe strongly in remaining independent while surrounding ourselves with organizations that align with our values and vision for the future. Through this partnership, we look forward to expanding our expertise, sharing knowledge with fellow members, and continuing to enhance the service and support we provide to our clients.”

Cerrado Group member firm CrossPlans, President Jordan Cross; “I have had the pleasure of getting to know and collaborate with Chris for the last six years. Over that time, he has proven himself to be a thoughtful leader and progressive voice for the independently owned TPA. KB Pensions is exactly the type of firm The Cerrado Group looks for when adding new members – a firm committed to quality work, growth and stewardship of relationships.  We are excited to welcome Chris and look forward to his contributions to The Cerrado Group.”

The addition of KB Pension Services continues The Cerrado Group’s goal of representing the best that the industry has to offer, both from a service and industry wide knowledge base point of view. Member firms have a footprint that covers a significant portion of the nation and our thoughtful expansion is spreading that coverage further. The Cerrado Group continues to grow organically as new member firm applicants are identified and vetted for inclusion. Making a continuing impact on the industry, members can be seen speaking at industry events, sales meetings, educational forums, and industry webinars, sharing their knowledge and expertise with other firms, advisors, and employers.

About the Cerrado Group:
This member only, 501(c)(6) Trade Association was established to offer an entirely new approach to the highly specialized work of retirement plan design, reporting, compliance, administration, and industry education. The Cerrado Group members, while remaining independent regional operators, actively combine their vast resources to fully serve the retirement plan industry at large.

Website: www.CerradoGroup.org

For more information, contact:
Theresa Conti, Executive Director of The Cerrado Group
TConti@cerradogroup.org
480-600-2348