MassMutual Retirement Services Names a Top Industry Producer, Francesca Messano, for Southern California and Hawaii Territory

(Springfield, MA) - MassMutual continues to develop its sales team under the leadership of Hugh O’Toole, senior vice president of sales and client management for MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division. The most recent addition is that of a top industry producer, Francesca Messano.

Francesca Messano has joined MassMutual as managing director effective July 27, 2009, covering southern California and Hawaii. Ms. Messano brings more than 14 years of retirement plan and financial services experience to her new role. She joins MassMutual from Fidelity Investments where she was employed for eight years, most recently as senior vice president, retirement specialist for southern California and Hawaii. Prior to Fidelity, she spent six years in the retirement arm of Pioneer Investment Management.

“In today’s highly-competitive environment, the expertise of top industry professionals like Francesca is of tremendous value to retirement plan advisors,” says O’Toole. “MassMutual’s financial strength and respected reputation have enabled us to attract this outstanding level of talent and experience. We look forward to supporting Francesca as she builds on the momentum MassMutual is experiencing in the retirement services market.”

“Francesca’s deep knowledge and expertise in plan design, participant communications, ERISA issues and plan administration have earned her the respect and high regard of retirement plan advisors and consultants in her region,” adds Tanya Jones, Western divisional sales manager, MassMutual Retirement Services Division.

Ms. Messano is based in San Clemente, Calif., and can be reached at (949) 246-9648. For more information about MassMutual Retirement Services, please contact your local MassMutual sales representative or call MassMutual at 1-888-626-4911.