Meet The Team

Retirement Learning Center (RLC) co-founder Andy Larson is a respected authority, lecturer and thought leader in the retirement industry with over 40 years of experience. Andy's background includes consulting with major recordkeeping platforms, advanced sales support for intermediaries and extensive plan governance support and consulting. As an executive, he ran the recordkeeping and consulting practice for Universal Pensions, Inc. (UPI). He has served as an adjunct professor for Minnesota's Central Lakes College system and provides expert witness services on retirement topics.

Following the death of his RLC business partner, John Carl, Andy noted the opportunities and similar values and culture October Three offered. The acquisition by October Three provided a stable, positive foundation for the RLC staff and brought additional skillsets into the October Three organization.

Andy co-authored RLC's book, Retirement Resource Guide: Essential ERISA Education & Best Practices for Financial Advisors. He is a University of St. Thomas graduate with a Certified Pension Consultant (CPC) designation from the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries. Andy's interests include history, running, and swimming, and he owns a thriving brewery and taproom. He is involved with numerous civic organizations and serves on various boards and commissions.