Beth Pals, QKA®
Retirement Services Manager
Get to know Beth
What motivates you every day?
The thing that gets me going every day is realization that my work is meaningful, not just for meeting my own goals but also for the individuals who I come in contact with.
If you could instantly master one skill, what would it be?
I would love to master a number of skills. If I had to pick one, it would be glass fusion artwork.
What is a career "low point" that actually set you up for success?
After many years in the retirement industry, I made the decision to shift my focus from individual financial products to employer-sponsored 401(k) plans. While it initially meant stepping into a lower-level role and starting a new learning curve, that experience became one of the most valuable turning points in my career. By investing in professional certification, expanding my knowledge of retirement plan regulations, and gaining hands-on experience, I built a stronger foundation for long-term success. It reinforced an important lesson: growth often comes from being willing to start over, learn something new, and embrace change.
What piece of advice would you give your younger self?
Learn something new every day and accept that change is constant.
What's a fun fact about yourself?
I collect kaleidoscopes and prisms; my walls are splattered with rainbows when the sun shines in.