Colleen Jaconetti is a senior investment strategist in Vanguard Investment Solutions. She is responsible for the development and positioning of Vanguard’s holistic retirement income offer for defined contribution plans, including thought leadership, services, advice, and products. Prior to her current role, Colleen led the global Retirement Income Research team in Vanguard Investment Strategy Group, which was responsible for conducting research and providing thought leadership on retirement accumulation and decumulation topics. In addition, Colleen worked as a financial planner in Vanguard's Personal Financial Planning and Advice Services departments, where she created comprehensive financial plans and supported the development of Vanguard's advisory products and services. Colleen’s areas of expertise include portfolio construction and financial planning, with specialization in retirement income solutions and wealth management strategies.

Colleen has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She earned a B.A. in mathematics and an M.B.A. from Lehigh University. She also holds the Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner™ designations.