About TCG: Company History

Business Mission Statement | Company History | Company Values | Relationship Approach

Steven J. Cochlan has been serving executives and directors of companies, large and small, in diversified industries since 1983. Regarded as a pioneer in the design, implementation, and financing of nonqualified executive benefit plans, Steve founded The Cochlan Group, Inc., in 2000 and serves as its President and Chief Executive Officer.

Steve began his professional career as a certified public accountant with Price Waterhouse. Consistently seeking new challenges, he joined Clark/Bardes Inc., where he quickly emerged as one of its top producers, and a driving force in the development of innovative approaches to recruit, retain and reward executives, directors, and other key employees. Steve's reputation for innovation and his consistent focus on the welfare of his clients resulted in a strong corporate following. Many of these companies remain clients to this day.

During 1989, Steve and three other business associates purchased Clark/Bardes, Inc. Steve's enthusiasm, fueled by his desire to serve clients, helped the business grow rapidly and Steve's ownership in Clark/Bardes eventually exceeded 20%. The company's appetite for growth through acquisitions led to an initial public offering in 1998. About that time, it became evident that Steve's philosophy on conducting business was different than the philosophy of Clark/Bardes Inc.'s new management. Thus, he set out to build an organization having a vision in concert with his own - a consulting organization that would be known not only for the quality of its services, but also for the personal knowledge and service of its clients by consultants with leading-edge systems and expertise.

The Cochlan Group has a full complement of professional consulting staff, all of whom have Big Five tax and accounting experience or extensive background in delivering nonqualified executive benefit services to companies of all sizes. All are committed to Steve's vision of delivering professional services without equal in the marketplace, especially designing plans tailored to the needs of each client - plans that enhance shareholder value and serve to create personal capital for corporate executives, outside directors, and other hard to replace, talented people.

"Our entire approach to meeting client goals are hinged on our ability to deliver leading-edge benefits technology and innovative ideas that help companies attain strategic initiatives, achieve successes and make strides towards maintaining “an employer of choice” status quo."

Allow TCG to demonstrate the power behind our proven technology, and how it can impact your current or future benefit plans, and allow us to describe the exciting ideas shaping today’s nonqualified deferred compensation industry. Contact us for a personal demonstration.