NEW GLOUCESTER – Curt Basso has become a new shareholder of Downeast Pension Services Inc., and its vice president of operations, President Rene Morin announced.

Basso joins Rene and Nancy Doble as shareholders of the firm.

Basso’s designations include retirement plans associate, certified payroll professional and certified cash manager. He has been employed with Downeast Pension Services for five years. Previously, he was controller at Advantage Payroll Services for 18 years. He lives in Turner with his wife, Susan.

Downeast Pension Services Inc. is a third party administrator for company-sponsored retirement plans, serving more than 450 clients in Maine and New Hampshire.

The firm provides consulting, plan design, document, recordkeeping and compliance services. It specializes in all types of defined contribution arrangements, including 401(k) plans, profit sharing and pension plans. The firm is located at the Pineland Center campus in New Gloucester.