The American College adds RSSA® Social Security Designation to Its Lifelong Learning Platform

“Social Security planning is a critical component of retirement income planning, yet many financial professionals acknowledge uncertainty or a lack of understanding to support their clients effectively,” said Jared Trexler, senior vice president, chief marketing and strategy officer of The American College of Financial Services. “Our partnership with NARSSA allows us to expand The College’s…

NARSSA Expands to Nearly 2,000 Locations for Americans Needing Assistance From Certified Social Security Experts

NARSSA has announced that it has expanded its nationwide network of nearly 2,000 field locations where Americans can seek both in-person and remote access to certified Social Security experts. Known as Registered Social Security Analysts (RSSA®), these experts provide additional value added services beyond what employees at the Social Security Administration offer, including the ability…

NARSSA Announces Modernization and Upgrade of Its RSSA Program

The National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts has announced that it has completed a major redesign and upgrade of its RSSA® program that is used to educate, certify and train its nationwide team of Registered Social Security Analysts (RSSAs). The RSSA Program upgrade and redesign marks an exciting new chapter for NARSSA. The newly…

Social Security Administration Announces 2.8% COLA Increase for 2026

After a nine day delay caused by the Federal Government Shutdown, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026, reflecting the rising cost of living as measured by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) from July through September. This adjustment, alongside updates to…

NARSSA Announces Partnership with Social Security Advisors

NARSSA has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Social Security Advisors, a Social Security advisory firm that has more hands-on Social Security planning, filing, and troubleshooting experience than any other private company in the country. The new partnership will combine the forces and experience of the top two leading Social Security advisory…

NARSSA Helping Americans Receive Millions of Dollars in Denied and Unapplied Social Security Benefits

The National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts has announced that its nationwide network of Registered Social Security Analysts (RSSAs) is helping Americans recover millions of dollars in denied and unapplied for benefit payments from the Social Security Administration. RSSA helps all individuals, whether single, married, divorced or widowed, to secure real money (benefits) that…

NARSSA Recommends Policy Solutions to Ensure Social Security for the Next 90 Years

The National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts has announced as part of the Social Security Administration’s 90th anniversary, its analysis of a key report by the National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI). “Without congressional action, future retirees may receive less than the generations before them. The NASI report makes it clear: Americans overwhelmingly want…

NARSSA President Martha Shedden Shares Expert Opinion on 2025 Social Security Trustees Report

The National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (NARSSA®), the nation’s leading professional organization that educates and certifies an elite group of Social Security advisors, announced today that the newly released 2025 Social Security Trustees Report re-emphasizes the need to shore up the program’s trust funds in order prevent a reduction in benefit payouts starting…

Richard Capezzali Appointed CEO of NARSSA to Lead National Expansion of Social Security Planning Initiative

The National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (NARSSA®), the nation’s leading professional organization that educates and certifies an elite group of Social Security advisors, has announced that Richard Capezzali has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. Capezzali, a long-time veteran in the education and fintech sectors, will spearhead the company’s mission to help Americans…