Ken Zarske
About Ken Zarske
Ken Zarske is the Managing Director at Creative Planning, where he strategically assists plan sponsors and their employees with retirement plan needs. He has a background in investment analysis and has held various roles at Mercer and Slocum prior to his current position.
Work at Creative Planning
Ken Zarske serves as the Managing Director at Creative Planning, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he strategically assists plan sponsors and their employees with their retirement plan needs. His expertise contributes to the overall effectiveness of retirement solutions offered by the firm. He is also part of the team at Lockton Retirement Services, which is an offering of Creative Planning.
Previous Experience at Mercer
Ken Zarske has held multiple positions at Mercer. He worked as a Senior Associate from 2016 to 2020 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, where he gained significant experience in retirement planning. In 2021, he briefly served as a Principal for two months in the same region before transitioning to his current role at Creative Planning.
Investment Analyst Role at Slocum
Prior to his tenure at Mercer, Ken Zarske worked as an Investment Analyst at Slocum from 2014 to 2016 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role provided him with foundational knowledge and skills in investment strategies and analysis, which he later applied in his retirement planning career.
Education and Expertise
Ken Zarske earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively navigate the complexities of retirement planning and investment analysis.