Michelle Richter-Gordon is Chief Operating Officer of Axonic Insurance Services LLC, a firm she co-founded in 2024 . With over two decades of experience in the insurance and retirement sectors, she has been instrumental in developing innovative annuity and insurance solutions for both individual and institutional clients. Prior to her role at Axonic, Richter-Gordon served as Executive Director of the Institutional Retirement Income Council (IRIC) from 2021 to 2024, where she focused on advancing retirement income strategies and policies . Her expertise encompasses product innovation, regulatory compliance, and public policy advocacy, making her a respected leader in the financial services industry.