NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AST announced today that John Buonomo, Senior Vice President of Issuer Services, has been appointed to the board of the Shareholder Services Association (SSA). Buonomo joins a network of 16 board members – including issuers, service providers and industry leaders – whose mission is to support corporate issuers in effectively meeting their responsibilities for shareholder recordkeeping and service.

“I’ve had the honor of being actively involved in the SSA for many years and am thrilled to now help shape the direction of the organization through my role on the board,” Buonomo said. “The SSA provides the most valuable networking and educational opportunities in the industry, and I look forward to building on those programs as well as working closely with the rest of the board as we address the topics most important to corporate issuers.”

Buonomo has spent the entirety of his career in financial services and brings more than 27 years of shareholder services experience to his new role within the SSA. At AST, Buonomo oversees the dividend, tax, dividend reinvestment and unclaimed property operations that support the company’s issuer clients.

“The SSA welcomes John Buonomo to its Board of Directors. John brings industry expertise and energy to our group as the SSA continues to grow in the securities industry,” stated Abby Cowart, Executive Director of the Shareholder Services Association.

Buonomo actively participates in various industry associations and committees as well as the AST-sponsored Executive Advisory Council, which brings together industry leaders from various organizations with the goal of educating and improving many facets of the shareholder services industry.

About AST

AST was originally founded as a transfer agent over 45 years ago. Through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, AST has pioneered a new model of integrated services in the industry. AST affiliates now include AST Trust Company (Canada), D.F. King & Co, Inc. and Donlin, Recano & Company, Inc.

Today, AST offers a full scope of services that include registry services, corporate proxy solicitation and advisory solutions, employee plan services, information agent, mutual fund proxy solicitation, shareholder identification, asset recovery and investment management offerings. For more information, please visit www.astfinancial.com.