Steve Scanlon is Head of Individual Retirement for Equitable, and a member of the Operating Committee. In this role, he drives the strategy for the Individual Retirement business, including distribution, product, inforce portfolio, M&A, capital and strategic relationships.

Previously, Mr. Scanlon was Head of Group Retirement for Equitable, responsible for strategy, implementation and financial results for the defined contribution business, supporting the education, government and corporate markets. His key accomplishments included pioneering new ways to reach and support educators amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, enhancing Equitable’s portfolio and forging innovative partnerships.

Before joining the company, Mr. Scanlon was the co-founder of GuardVest, a fintech startup. Prior to that, he held several leadership roles with AllianceBernstein, serving as Managing Director of Bernstein Global Wealth Management, Head of Global Sales AB Defined Contribution, and Senior Vice President and Head of AB Insurance Subadvisory Services. He began his career at Wood Logan.

Mr. Scanlon graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia.