PAC
The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries Political Action Committee (Asppa-Napa PAC) a/K/a American Retirement Association Political Action Committee (Ara PAC)
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The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries Political Action Committee (Asppa-Napa PAC) a/K/a American Retirement Association Political Action Committee (Ara PAC) gave $162K directly to 39 federal candidates in 2026, and 59% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 33 of the 37 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$162K
39 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
33
2 more still being counted
Hit rate
89%
$147K on winners, $12K on losers
Party split
59% / 41%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries Political Action Committee (Asppa-Napa PAC) a/K/a American Retirement Association Political Action Committee (Ara PAC)
219 named people gave $351K in itemized gifts this cycle. These are the biggest 25. Committees must name anyone who gives more than $200 in a year; smaller gifts are reported only as a lump sum, and money from companies, unions and other groups is not in this list.
- John SullivanChief Content Officer · American Retirement Association · VA$10K2 gifts
- Lorraine DorsaActuary · Aegis Pension Services, Inc · FL$10K2 gifts
- Christopher CervantesFounder & Managing Partner · Valorous Advisors · TX$10K2 gifts
- Jania StoutPresident, Retirement & Wellness · Prime Capital · MD$10K2 gifts
- Jeffrey CullenCEO · Strategic Retirement Partners, LLC · IL$9K24 gifts
- Matt WatsonManaging Director · Strategic Retirement Partners · SC$9K8 gifts
- Lynn YoungConsulting Actuary · Pinnacle Plan Design · AZ$8K24 gifts
- Joseph DenoyiorPresident · Hub International · VA$8K2 gifts
- Keith GredysChairman & CEO · Kidder Advisers, Inc. · IA$8K2 gifts
- Peter TsukazakiManaging Partner · Tao Investments Hawaii · HI$7K17 gifts
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- Renee ScherzerSenior Vice President, Retirement · Onedigital · AZ$7K2 gifts
- Eric HenonPresident · Each Enterprise, LLC · CT$6K14 gifts
- Kirsten Curry EsqAttorney, CEO & Founder · Leading Retirement Solutions · WA$6K4 gifts
- Vincent MorrisPresident of Financial Services · Onedigital · KS$6K2 gifts
- John AbeytaFinancial Advisor, Corporate Retiremen · Morgan Stanley · TX$5K2 gifts
- Rebeccah CardilloPresident/CEO · Southern Pension Services · FL$5K3 gifts
- Alex CalafVp Plan Administration & Digital Opera · Aboon · CA$5K4 gifts
- Patricia WenzelManaging Director · Merrill a Bank of America Company · TX$5K2 gifts
- Jeffery AchesonCEO · Advanced Strategies Group, LLC · FL$5K2 gifts
- Nicole CorningFinancial Advisor · Pathlight Advisors · AZ$5K4 gifts
- Todd KadingPresident and Chief Executive Officer · Leafhouse · TX$5K
- Kelsey Mayo EsqChief of Regulatory Affairs · American Retirement Association · VA$4K18 gifts
- Travis JackManaging Member · Metz CPA · AZ$3K7 gifts
- Theresa ContiExecutive Director · The Cerrado Group · AZ$3K2 gifts
- David NelsonDirector of Retirement Plans · Colton Groome Financial · NC$3K2 gifts
Names, employers and occupations are as the committee reported them to the FEC. People with the same name in the same state are counted as one person. Federal law bars using these names to ask for money or for any commercial purpose.
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Sánchez | California 41st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jason Smith | Missouri 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jimmy Panetta | California 19th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Richard Neal | Massachusetts 1st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Ron Estes | Kansas 4th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Greg Steube | Florida 17th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Tim Walberg | Michigan 5th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Darin LaHood | Illinois 16th District | $7K | ✓ Won |
| Frank Lucas | Oklahoma 3rd District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Max Miller | Ohio 7th District | $5K | ✗ Lost |
Questions people ask
- How much did The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries Political Action Committee (Asppa-Napa PAC) a/K/a American Retirement Association Political Action Committee (Ara PAC) give to candidates in 2026?
- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries Political Action Committee (Asppa-Napa PAC) a/K/a American Retirement Association Political Action Committee (Ara PAC) gave $162K directly to 39 federal candidates in 2026, and 59% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 33 of the 37 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries Political Action Committee (Asppa-Napa PAC) a/K/a American Retirement Association Political Action Committee (Ara PAC) give the most to in 2026?
- Linda Sánchez (Democrat, California 41st District, $10K), Jason Smith (Republican, Missouri 8th District, $10K), Jimmy Panetta (Democrat, California 19th District, $10K), Richard Neal (Democrat, Massachusetts 1st District, $10K), Ron Estes (Republican, Kansas 4th District, $10K).