Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America-College Retirement Equities Fund

TIAA is an American financial services organization established in 1918 by Andrew Carnegie with a founding mission to help educators retire with dignity. Operating as a private, non-profit entity, its core business focuses on providing retirement and financial services primarily to employees in the academic, research, medical, cultural, and governmental fields. The organization is headquartered at 730 Third Avenue in New York City, New York, and is structured to return profits to its participants rather than shareholders.

The company offers a comprehensive suite of financial products and services, including annuities (such as the TIAA Traditional fixed annuity and variable annuities), 401(k) plans, 529 plans, and life insurance. Through its global asset manager, Nuveen, TIAA also provides extensive investment capabilities and wealth management solutions. Its offerings are designed to support clients through various stages of their financial lives, from wealth accumulation to guaranteed lifetime income in retirement.

As of September 30, 2025, TIAA managed $1.4 trillion in assets, solidifying its position as a market-leading retirement company. Thasunda Duckett serves as CEO of TIAA. Recent developments include the launch of TIAA MyChoice MYGA, a multi-year guaranteed annuity, in January 2026, and a rebranding initiative for TIAA Wealth Management in December 2025 with the campaign "Invest in Your Worth." TIAA also demonstrated strong performance in digital experience, securing second place in Corporate Insight's 2025 DC Plan Participant Website Experience Benchmark, partly attributed to strategic investments in AI.