TIAA is a US financial services firm founded in 1918, providing retirement plans, annuities, investments and banking to professionals in education, healthcare, research and culture.
TIAA is an American financial services organisation founded in 1918 through the philanthropy of Andrew Carnegie to provide retirement security for professionals in academic, medical, cultural and research fields. The firm has a nonprofit heritage and a stated mission of securing retirement for Americans who serve others. It operates across the United States and serves millions of professionals.
Its business spans four main areas. Retirement plans are designed to help educators and other professionals retire with dignity; annuities offer guaranteed lifetime income; investment solutions take an outcome-focused approach; and banking services round out the product suite. The firm reports more than $250 billion in assets under management and more than a century of operating experience.
TIAA describes itself as values-driven, prioritising long-term financial wellness over short-term gains and combining its established expertise with modern innovation. The company's work sits at the intersection of financial services, investment management, retirement planning and guaranteed income solutions, and it is closely tied to the education, healthcare, cultural institution and research sectors.
