Patricia L. Hutchinson

MBA

Director of Retirement Plan Services / Member Owner

"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." – Dolly Parton. Oftentimes, what seems like the hardest decision, biggest risk to take, most difficult thing to do, if you can grind through it, the outcome will be worth more than you ever could have imagined.

190 Buckley Drive Rockford, IL 61107
815.227.0300

Patty is Savant’s director of Retirement Plan Services and works from our Rockford, IL headquarters. She has a membership interest in Savant.

Patty has been involved in the financial services industry since 2006, including 10 years of dedicated retirement plan experience with a Fortune 500 financial services company as a manager, producer, and recruiter across all aspects of the business. She has experience with inside sales, marketing, national accounts, and client services. Patty also brings experience building relationships with advisors, provider partners, and industry specialists. Her specialties include team building and coaching, product development, and the implementation of sales and service growth plans.

Patty is a member of Wise Women, an initiative that inspires, informs, and empowers women to pursue their best financial futures. She completed the Defining Leadership program through the Institute for Career Advancement Needs.

Patty earned a bachelor of science degree in marketing and management from Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD, and a master of business administration (MBA) degree from Colorado Technical University, Sioux Falls, SD.

A native of South Dakota, Patty and her husband Ryan have two children, Ashlyn and Aiden, and a boxer named Rizzo. She is a sports enthusiast, and while she doesn’t play as much as she used to, there is nothing she enjoys more than watching her kids grow and develop in the sports they love. Ashlyn is a volleyball player, and Aiden plays basketball, baseball and football. She also enjoys reading, cooking, attending concerts, and spending time with family.


Articles &
Media

The Rising Popularity of Roth 401(k)s: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know
Cybersecurity and 401(k) Plans: Top Priority for Plan Sponsors in 2025
Record Number of 401(k) Participants Increased Deferral Rate
The Importance of Evaluating Plan Design and Administration for Plan Sponsors
Big Retirement Plan Changes Ahead: What SECURE Act 2.0 Means for 2025 and Beyond
Retirement Confidence Grows, but Financial Stressors Still Linger
Catch-Up Contributions Expanded: How SECURE 2.0 Boosts Savings for Ages 60-63
Simply Irresistible: Make Your 401(k) a “Must Have” by Encouraging Increased Contributions
The Power of a Fiduciary Partner
Decking the Halls and Checking the Docs: Year-End Reminders for Plan Sponsors
Regulatory Pullbacks: A Key Theme for Retirement Plans Under Trump
Time for a Change: Smoothing the Transition to a New 401(k) Provider
A New Retirement Reality: Working Beyond the Traditional Age
Form 5500 and Your Retirement Plan
Federal Court Halts DOL’s Retirement Security Rule
Choosing a Plan Provider: Some Key Questions
Why Aren’t Employees Saving for Retirement?
It’s All in the Details: How Fees Affect Your Company-Sponsored Plan
Rethinking Retirement Plan Disclosures: Industry Pushes for Clearer Communication
New Investment Advice Fiduciary Rule: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know
Offboarding Employees from Your 401(k) Plan
IRS Sets Another Course for Pre-Check Compliance Program
Tracking Retirement Plan Hardship Withdrawals and Loans in 2024
Is It Time for ERISA 2.0?
State-Mandated Retirement Plans and Your Business: What to Know
Prescription for Retirement: Challenges and Recommendations for Medical Professionals
Staying Out of the Courthouse: Keys to Avoiding Retirement Plan Lawsuits
A Good Plan, or a Great Plan? What to Look for in Your 401(k)
Padding Your Retirement Nest: Tips for Self-Employed Physicians and Dentists
Coloring Inside the Lines: Compliance Testing Basics for 401(k) Plans
SECUREly in the Bag: What the New Retirement Plan Rules Mean for Your Business
SECURE Act 2.0: A Holiday Gift for Employers and Plan Participants
IRS Increases the Amount Employees Can Save for Retirement in 2023
Why Your Business—and Your Employees—Need a 401(k)
How Your 401(k) Helps Recruit and Retain Talent
Engaging Employees in Your 401(k) Plan
Providing Benefits that Benefit the Business and the Employee
Seeing Opportunity in the Great Resignation
What’s the Employee Engagement Gap and How Is It Affecting Your Business?
Helping Plan Participants See the Long-Term Impact of Short-Term Decisions
Financial Wellness – What Does That Mean?
The Gen X Jam

Education &
Designations

  • Northern State University
    Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management
  • Colorado Technical University
    Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Institute for Career Advancement Needs
    Defining Leadership program

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