With over 33 years of experience in the retirement plan administration and compliance field, Forrest Knowles brings extensive industry knowledge and strategic leadership to his role as Senior Vice President at Blue Ridge. Prior to joining Blue Ridge, Forrest was a founding leader at Qualified Retirement Plan Services, Inc. (QRPS), where he spent over three decades building a reputation for technical excellence and client service in the retirement plan space. Forrest plays a key role in overseeing the integration of QRPS into Blue Ridge’s 401(k) and Pension Services division, while supporting the growth and management of the practice and providing expert guidance on qualified plan documents and compliance.
Forrest earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from East Carolina University. He is an active member of the National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA) and a former member of The Cerrado Group, reflecting his continued engagement with the retirement industry community.
Outside of work, Forrest enjoys spending time on the North Carolina coast with his family including his wife, two daughters, their goldendoodle and friends and exploring the shoreline by boat.