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In The Media

Curious what we’ve been up to? Catch the latest buzz about Leading Retirement Solutions in the media! Below are some of our most recent features—but there’s plenty more to explore. Click below to browse our full Press & Media Directory.

In The Media

Leading Retirement Solutions is honored to be named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, recognizing our rapid growth and commitment to delivering exceptional retirement solutions. This achievement reflects the hard work of our team and the trust of the businesses we serve, motivating us to continue empowering employers and their employees.

LRS delivers cannabis-compliant retirement plans with flexible, cost-effective solutions tailored to the industry. By streamlining administration, easing compliance, and integrating with trusted partners like Paragon, LRS helps cannabis businesses offer reliable, compliant retirement benefits with minimal operational burden.

Leading Retirement Solutions is proud to join The Cerrado Group, a dynamic network of TPA leaders committed to innovation and excellence in the retirement industry. This new partnership creates exciting opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and advancing the future of retirement plans for employers and participants.

LRS is helping cannabis businesses overcome barriers to offering employee retirement benefits by delivering the most compliant Cannabis 401(k)® on the market. With a proven track record since 2017, LRS offers risk-mitigated, regulator-trusted retirement solutions that protect cannabis companies from legal pitfalls and plan ejections.

LRS celebrates nearly a decade as the first and longest-serving retirement plan provider supporting cannabis businesses with compliant, innovative 401(k) and financial benefit solutions. Their trailblazing work continues to empower cannabis companies and employees with access to essential retirement services.

We’re proud to share that our CEO, Kirsten Curry, has joined the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) Seattle Chapter—a global network of women entrepreneurs focused on business growth and leadership. Her membership reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation and expanding retirement access for all industries.

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Press Mentions

Leading Retirement Solutions is making headlines! From industry insights to expert commentary, see how we’re shaping the conversation around retirement and compliance. Below are some of our latest press mentions—click below to explore even more in our Press & Media Directory.

Press Mentions

Jun 6, 2025

Benefits PRO

LRS ranked #8 on Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2025 list of Fastest-Growing Women-Owned Companies in Washington State, based on revenue growth from 2022 to 2024. Climbing the ranks from previous years, this recognition reflects LRS’s continued momentum and impact as a women-led business.

May 30, 2025

Fastest-growing women-owned companies in Washington state

May 30, 2025

Largest women-owned companies in Washington State

Leading Retirement Solutions earned the #40 spot on Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2025 list of the Largest Women-Owned Companies in Washington, ranked by 2024 revenue. This marks a rise from previous years, underscoring LRS’s steady growth and expanding footprint as a leading women-led firm in the state.

October 19, 2017

SmallBiz-Small Talk-Lending to Women story

LRS Founder and CEO Kirsten Curry was featured by the Associated Press for her leadership and persistence navigating the challenges of securing funding as a woman entrepreneur. Her story, spotlighted in a national piece on lending disparities, underscores both her determination and the financial obstacles still facing women-led businesses today.

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Distinctions, Certifications & Memberships

Our accolades reflect our commitment to excellence and industry leadership. From prestigious certifications to trusted memberships and national recognitions, these honors showcase the standards we uphold at Leading Retirement Solutions.

Distinctions, Certifications & Memberships

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