CNO Financial Group Recognizes Associate Stacy Muentzer Oakey as Volunteer of the Year, Donates to 12 Nonprofits through Annual Invested in Giving Back® Program
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CNO Financial Group (NYSE: CNO) honored associate Stacy Muentzer Oakey as Volunteer of the Year and will donate to 12 nonprofits through its 2026 Invested in Giving Back® program.
CNO will contribute a total of $180,000 across 12 organizations and is making a $10,000 donation to Scouting America's Pathway to Adventure Council in recognition of Oakey's service.
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Market Reality Check
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CNO is up 1.5% while peers are mixed: GNW -0.68%, FG -5.63%, BHF +0.39%, JXN +2.31%, PRI +1.15%. With no peers in the momentum scanner and a blend of gains and losses, today’s move appears more company-specific than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18 | Retirement survey data | Negative | -0.2% | Survey showed declining retirement confidence and higher financial anxiety. |
| Feb 11 | Dividend & meeting | Positive | +0.3% | Declared $0.17 dividend and set date for virtual annual meeting. |
| Feb 05 | Earnings results | Positive | +5.5% | Reported solid 4Q25 and 2025 results with EPS and premium growth. |
| Jan 21 | Leadership promotions | Neutral | +1.0% | Announced senior leadership promotions in distribution and legal roles. |
| Jan 20 | Earnings date set | Neutral | +1.5% | Announced timing and access details for Q4 and full-year 2025 results. |
Recent news—earnings, dividends, leadership changes, and surveys—has generally seen modest positive price reactions, with stronger upside on earnings.
Over the past months, CNO has reported several notable developments. On Feb 5, 2026, strong 4Q25 and full-year 2025 results, including higher operating EPS and premiums, coincided with a 5.51% gain. An earnings-date announcement on Jan 20, 2026 and leadership promotions on Jan 21, 2026 saw smaller positive moves. A dividend declaration and annual meeting notice on Feb 11, 2026 also matched a mild uptick. A retirement-confidence survey on Feb 18, 2026 aligned with a slight decline. Today’s CSR-focused announcement fits into a backdrop of generally constructive news flow and steady trading.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights CNO’s community engagement through its Invested in Giving Back® program, including $180,000 in 2026 donations across 12 nonprofits and a dedicated $10,000 gift to Scouting America’s Pathway to Adventure Council. Set against recent earnings strength and routine corporate updates, it reinforces brand and ESG profile rather than altering fundamentals. Investors may continue to watch future financial results, capital-return disclosures, and any changes in leadership or governance for more direct valuation drivers.
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Muentzer Oakey was recognized as Volunteer of the Year for her dedicated service to Scouting America's Pathway to Adventure Council (PTAC). PTAC is Scouting America's leading youth program, dedicated to preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law. In addition to recognition of her service, CNO will make a
Muentzer Oakey is Manager of Consumer Field Programs and Pipeline Management, and has worked at CNO for more than 19 years. She currently serves as Assistant Scoutmaster for PTAC Troop 216 in LaGrange Highlands, Ill., where she has volunteered for four years, assisting both the boys' and girls' troops with operations, merit badge instruction and fundraising.
In 2025, Muentzer Oakey contributed more than 410 hours of service, including 16 nights of camping and more than 1,500 miles of travel to transport Scouts to and from campouts and events, ensuring they had reliable access to essential outdoor experiences and programming.
"Stacy's recognition as Volunteer of the Year reflects the incredible support she's provided to Troop 216 over the past four years, and especially in 2025," said Mike Golm, Committee Chair, Troop 216. "Through her leadership, commitment and passion, Stacy has made a meaningful difference for so many Scouts and has set the standard for volunteer service in our organization."
Invested in Giving Back Program
Now in its eighth year, CNO's Invested in Giving Back program invites associates to nominate and vote for community programs to receive charitable donations on behalf of the company.
This year, CNO will donate
"The Invested in Giving Back program embodies CNO's commitment to giving back to the communities where we live and work," said Rocco Tarasi, Chief Marketing Officer. "By empowering associates to guide our corporate philanthropy, this program brings our values to life and allows CNO to invest in the causes closest to our people. We're proud to support these nonprofits and make a positive impact."
The organizations CNO associates elected to receive donations in 2026 include:
- Alzheimer's Association - Greater Indiana Chapter
- American Cancer Society -
Indiana - Community Food Bank of
Central Alabama - Gleaners Food Bank of
Indiana - Greater Chicago Food Depository
- Misty Meadows Mitey Riders
- No Kid Hungry (a campaign of Share Our Strength)
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of the
Philadelphia Region - Second Harvest Food Bank of
Central Florida - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- Veterans Outreach of
Wisconsin - Wounded Warrior Project
To learn more about CNO's commitment to building stronger communities where we live and work, please visit here.
About CNO Financial Group
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) secures the future of middle-income America. CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities and financial services through our family of brands, including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, Optavise and Washington National. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and
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