About the Authors

Anna Wong, MBA, ASA, CGA, CPA - Comprehensive Summary and Flashcards

Anna Wong is a seasoned veteran in the pension industry, she brings decades of experience spanning both the pension consulting sector and the public pension fund arena. In recent years, she has expanded into the emerging and complex challenges posed by climate change, particularly its implications for governance, investment, and regulatory compliance. She has contributed to integrating ESG considerations into fiduciary decision-making and has worked to advance best practices for managing climate-related financial risks.

Shelly Raad, PhD, FSA - Exam Style Practice Questions

Shelly Raad was born and raised in London, England. She has a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Warwick, England and a PhD in Mathematics from the University of California, Los Angeles.

After receiving her PhD from UCLA, she taught mathematics at college level before becoming an actuary.

She has been a pension actuary for over 20 years. She received her EA in 2003 and her FSA in 2005. She works at a major consulting firm specializing in single employer pension plans.

Jeff Yang, FSA - Past Exam AI Grading Tool 

Jeff Yang is the founder of The Actuarial Nexus, a technology-driven actuarial exam preparation platform built around modern learning tools and a more efficient approach to studying. The platform emphasizes active learning, providing candidates with immediate feedback, and creating an organized approach to studying.  He also oversees the platform’s technology, product development, operations, and customer support.

Jeff received his B.S. in Mathematics and Economics from the College of William & Mary and his M.Eng. in Financial Engineering from Cornell University. Prior to founding The Actuarial Nexus, Jeff was the lead actuary for Georgia’s Medicaid managed care program, where he co-signed the state’s Medicaid capitation rates before transitioning into actuarial education.