Jania Stout

Jania Stout is a distinguished professional with nearly three decades of experience in ERISA plan consulting, currently serving as President of Prime Capital Retirement and Prime Capital Wellness. Jania brings her proven leadership and experience dedicated to supporting Plan Sponsors and their employees. Building on the company’s strong foundation of delivering innovative retirement and wellness solutions, Jania is committed to enhancing the firm's impact by driving initiatives that empower organizations and their workforces. Her focus is on advancing comprehensive strategies that blend retirement planning, employee wellness, and financial education to give Prime Capital the ability to lead the industry in helping clients achieve long-term success.
Jania previously held the position of Senior Vice President at OneDigital Retirement & Wealth, where she and her team advised on retirement plans encompassing more than $12 billion in assets and serving over 250,000 employees. Her achievements include being honored as the 2016 Plan Adviser of the Year by PLANSPONSOR Magazine1 and her role as the Past President of the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA). She was recently (2023) named Retirement Plan Advisor of the Year by Institutional Investors2. She has a true passion for helping the employees of the clients she serves find a way toward financial independence. Evidence of this passion was found when she was named Top Advisor by Participant Outcomes (TAPO of the Year) by 401(k) Specialist Magazine3 in 2020.
Jania’s influence extends beyond her impressive career. She has dedicated over a decade to being a voice for Plan Sponsors nationwide with her work on Capitol Hill. She was invited to share her insights as a Retirement Expert during Congressional testimony (Ways and Means Committee) in the summer of 2017. In addition, her experience was sought by the Department of Labor (DOL) in the Spring of 2016 to contribute her perspective on the then-pending Fiduciary Regulation. Jania, a renowned national speaker, frequently addresses audiences on Financial Wellness, Employee Engagement, and Fiduciary Governance Best Practices. Her experience has garnered attention from prestigious publications such as the Washington Post, Investment News, Benefits Magazine, RIA Biz, and Plan Sponsor Magazine.