Terry Peckham
About Terry Peckham
Terry Peckham is the Head of Field Compensation & Recognition Program Design (AVP) at MassMutual in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.
Title
Terry Peckham holds the role of Head of Field Compensation & Recognition Program Design at MassMutual, functioning at the Associate Vice President (AVP) level.
Current Position at MassMutual
Terry Peckham currently serves as the Head of Field Compensation & Recognition Program Design (AVP) at MassMutual, based in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. His responsibilities include designing and implementing compensation programs for over 8,000 agents and sales leaders, focusing on efficiency and alignment with company goals.
Previous Roles at MassMutual
Terry Peckham has held multiple roles at MassMutual. From 2012 to 2019, he was the Head of Field Financial Consulting (AVP) in Springfield, Massachusetts, and Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to that, he served as the Senior Director of Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis from 2011 to 2012 in Enfield, Connecticut.
Education and Expertise
Terry Peckham earned his M.B.A. in Finance & Management from the University of Connecticut, where he studied from 2001 to 2003. He also holds a B.S. in Finance from the same institution, obtained between 1997 and 2000.
Team Leadership and Regulatory Compliance
In his role at MassMutual, Terry Peckham leads a team of consultants responsible for aligning program management, performance insight, program analysis, design, and implementation with the company’s sales and profitability goals. He ensures compliance with NY Regulation 4228, SEC Best Interest Regulation, and Massachusetts Best Interest Regulation, while also safeguarding the financial integrity of the distribution system.
Program Design and Implementation
Terry Peckham has collaborated on the design and implementation of compensation programs, impacting over 8,000 MassMutual Agents and Sales Leaders. He has participated in long-term strategic design plans to enhance efficiency, scalability, and alignment with market pricing. His initiatives include process improvements and criteria simplification, leading to reduced recurring expenses and operational resource needs.