Orlando Cruz
Senior Vice President - Retirement Plans, Ameritas
Orlando Cruz is a 30-year retirement and wealth management executive, having held senior leadership roles at several leading financial firms.
Cruz most recently served as senior vice president and chief growth officer for MissionSquare Retirement, where he was responsible for the firm’s defined contribution business. He also was president of the broker-dealer and registered investment advisor, MissionSquare Investment Services. Previously, Cruz served as president of MetLife Securities, Inc., and president of Voya’s (ING) retail retirement investor channel. Additionally, he has held senior wealth management roles at Truist and PNC banks.
Orlando Cruz holds a degree in finance from the University of Miami and has been active in numerous industry associations, including the Insured Retirement Institute, LIMRA Retirement Plan Advisory, Government Finance Officers Association, and the National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators.
Originally from Miami, Cruz resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and three adult children.