Troy Milnthorp

FSA, FCIA, ICD.D
Senior Director, Pensions
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Experience

Troy Milnthorp is a Senior Director in Eckler’s largest pension consulting practice, based in Saskatchewan. With more than 25 years of experience spanning both consulting and senior plan sponsor leadership, Troy brings a rare and deeply informed perspective to helping clients navigate the evolving realities of pension governance, risk management, and long-term plan sustainability.

Before joining Eckler, Troy spent nine years as the Senior Managing Director of Corporate Fund Services at the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF). In that role, he oversaw all pension, benefits, and investment programs for teachers across the province—experience that gives him firsthand insight into the challenges plan sponsors face every day. From managing funding volatility to balancing stakeholder expectations, Troy understands not only what pension sponsors need to consider but also why certain decisions are complex, sensitive, and high stakes.

Areas of Expertise

  • Actuarial
  • Pension plan design
  • Surplus/Deficit Management
  • Change management
  • Public speaker on all pension topics
  • Target benefit plans
  • MEPPS
  • Defined benefit pensions
  • Defined contribution pensions
  • Asset liability studies
  • Pension governance
  • Sustainability
  • Pension administration

Professional Qualifications

Professional Qualifications
  • Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA)
  • Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics (Honours) – University of Saskatchewan
  • ICD.D designation – Institute of Corporate Directors
Professional Activities
  • ACPM Prairie Regional Council – Council Chair for 2026
  • Instructor for International Foundation MTMS A course (IFEBP)

Thought Leadership

Could Increasing the CPP Solve the Canadian Retirement Savings Problem?
CPBI Regional Conference, Presenter – May 2026

Leveraging Saskatchewan High School Financial Literacy Initiatives
CPBI Regional Conference, Presenter – May 2025

Funding policies Considerations
CPBI Forum, Presenter – June 2025

Are Defined Benefit type pension plan surpluses back
ACPM Observer Article – March 2024

Personal

Troy likes to spend his spare time on his favourite hobbies: Woodworking and golf.