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Differentiating between retirement solution providers and finding that right mix of pricing, product and service is a key component to building and maintaining a successful retirement practice for any advisor. 

The profiled providers below are leaders in the intermediary sold space. Each profile provides comprehensive provider information, direct contacts and is updated regularly!

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Alliance Benefit Group

Alliance Benefit Group

Alliance Benefit Group, LLC is a national network of independently owned employee benefits consulting and administration firms offering state of the art employee benefits services designed to meet our client’s specific needs.

Using the latest technology, coupled with the highest level of service and integrity, our experienced consulting and administration teams can design and administer a customized benefits solution for you and your employees.

We offer only the very best employee benefit services and programs in a variety of areas including:  Retirement Plan Services; Employer Participant Investment Consulting; Participant Education; Health and Welfare Consulting; Health Savings Accounts; Section 125 Plan Services; Payroll Services; and Employee Benefits Portal.

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Ascensus

Ascensus

Ascensus understands that retirement plan sales are all about relationships: your relationship with your clients, our relationship with you. With over 27,000 defined contribution plans and a staff of more than 1,000 highly-trained professionals, we are committed to providing solutions to build and maintain these relationships throughout the life of a plan. With capabilities that extend beyond our core administrative and recordkeeping strengths, you are choosing a partner with over 30 years in the business and an appreciation of each client’s unique plan needs.

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ADP Retirement Services

ADP Retirement Services

ADP Retirement Services administers defined contribution plans for small-, mid- and large-sized companies which equates to more than 25,000 retirement clients.  We meet the changing needs of plan sponsors and support our financial advisor partners through our 750 dedicated employees who specialize in establishing and servicing your clients’ plans.1

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is one of only a handful of U.S. companies rated AAA by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s.2

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1Source: ADP Retirement Services, June 2009.
2Source: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. May 2009.


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AUL Retirement Services

AUL Retirement Services

American United Life Insurance Company® (AUL) is the founding member of OneAmerica® and offers a wide range of products and services for retirement plans of individuals and employers. As a leader in the retirement services industry, AUL provides local service through a national network of experienced professionals focusing on the 401(k), 403(b) and 457 markets.

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Benefit Plan Administative Services

Benefit Plan Administrative Services

Benefit Plan Administrative Services (BPAS) was founded in 1973 based in Central New York. The first twenty three years of their operation was focused on providing balance-forward administration to pension and profit sharing plans. BPAS entered the daily valuation business in 1996, the same year they were acquired by Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU). This corporate structure opened up new possibilities for their firm. It provided a national trust charter and membership in the National Securities Clearing Corporation through sister company CBNA – two critical ingredients to offering a true bundled solution to BPA clients. It also allowed them to change their focus from direct selling plans within the Bank’s footprint area to taking thier services nationally in partnership with financial intermediaries.

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CPI

CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc.

Since 1972 CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc. has provided recordkeeping and administration services to qualified and non-qualified defined contribution retirement plans. With corporate headquarters in Great Bend, Kansas, CPI has 18 offices located throughout the United States. CPI currently partners with the nation’s most prominent investment institutions and mutual fund companies to provide services to more than 3,700 retirement plan clients and their investment professionals. For more information about CPI, www.cpiqpc.com or call 800-279-9916, extension 765. CPI is a wholly owned subsidiary of CUNA Mutual Group, a leading insurance and financial services organization.

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Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc.

Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc.

Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc. is a national investment advisory firm specializing in retirement plans. The company’s expertise covers the entire spectrum of defined benefit and defined contribution plans, including: 401(k) and 403(b) (Traditional and Roth); 457; nonqualified deferred compensation; profit sharing; money purchase; cash balance and Taft-Hartley plans; and rollover and Roth IRA.

For over 50 years, Diversified has been providing comprehensive plan administration, investment and communication services for mid- to large-sized organizations, and has helped more than 1.5 million participants save and invest wisely for and throughout retirement.

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DWS Investments

DWS Investments

DWS Investments manages over $136 billion in retail and retirement assets in the United States and approximately $342 billion globally (as of 12/31/09). We are proud to be an organization providing innovative investment strategies, including alternative investments. Our focus, depth of resources and flexibility enable us to deliver a world class retirement plan platform to plan sponsors and financial advisors.  

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Expert Plan

ExpertPlan

ExpertPlan was founded as a technology innovator in the administration of retirement programs. With continued investment in operating efficiencies and client service, ExpertPlan is a leader in the defined contribution market, providing retirement services for thousands of companies and organizations with billions of dollars in retirement assets. Today, ExpertPlan is a trusted independent partner for retirement plan solutions and services. ExpertPlan's in-house recordkeeping system is fully-automated, easy-to-use, and flexible, enabling plan sponsors to provide successful retirement programs and help employees achieve their goals of building retirement wealth over time.

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Guardian

Founded in 1860, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is one of the oldest and largest mutual life insurance companies in the United States and is known for its stability and financial strength.  Since its founding, Guardian has been providing financial solutions to help individuals, families and business owners achieve financial security.

Guardian offers retirement solutions designed to provide the resources, support and efficiency needed by today’s plan sponsors. Guardian delivers competitively priced large-plan services to small and mid-size plans.  

Guardian retirement specialists are committed to working with financial professionals and their clients to help them achieve their retirement goals.  To learn more, please call the Guardian Retirement Sales Desk at 1-866-390-7268.

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ING

ING

ING is a global financial institution providing services to over 85 million clients in over 40 countries. ING U.S. Retirement Services holds leadership positions in the 401(k) market and is one of the few providers with a scaled leadership presence across the entire DC spectrum with the ability to offer retirement solutions for any size or segment of the market on a bundled basis or in tandem with our national network of Third Party Administrators.

  • #1 DC provider based on number of plans with over 52,0001
  • #2 in participants with over 6.4 million1
  • #3 in assets with over $277 billion1
  • #6 largest global insurance company based on revenue2

1Pensions & Investments Special Report of Top DC Recordkeepers, April 2010
2Datamonitor, Global Top 10 Insurance Companies - Industry, Financial and SWOT Analysis, 8/3/09

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* Datamonitor, Global Top 10 Insurance Companies - Industry, Financial and SWOT Analysis, 8/3/09 
** Pensions & Investments Special Report of Top DC Recordkeepers, July 2009


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John Hancock

John Hancock

John Hancock Retirement Plan Services acts as a record keeper for over 43,000 plans and services 1.7 million participants1 – making them the #1 full-service provider for 401(k) plans.2

Significant scale
John Hancock's parent, Manulife Financial, is among the largest life insurance companies in the world based on market capitalization3 and has been helping individuals and institutions increase and protect wealth since 1862.

Dedicated to you
John Hancock is also dedicated to helping you assist your clients and their participants with their retirement goals. John Hancock is a leading provider of retirement plan offerings and has the resources to meet - and exceed - your clients' needs.

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* John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (John Hancock USA) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York (John Hancock New York) herein collectively referred to as "John Hancock".
1John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) supports approximately 41,645 plans and 1,632,572 participants.  John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York supports approximately 2,354 plans and 68,935 participants.  Approximate (unaudited) figures for John Hancock Retirement Plan Services division provided on a U.S. statutory basis as of September 30, 2009.
2 2009 CFO Magazine 401(k) Buyers Study Guide. “Full Service” denotes providers, including banks, insurance and mutual fund companies, offering both record keeping and investments, as defined by CFO Magazine; plans managed and asset growth based on plans inforce as of December 31, 2008.
3Source: Thompson Reuters 9/30/2009. Ranks as the 5th largest public life insurer in the world.

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Lincoln Financial

Lincoln Financial

Lincoln Financial Group stands tall among 401(k) plan providers. They've earned the trust of scores of employers as they help their workers build secure financial futures. And they've earned the business of scores of financial professionals serving the retirement market. It’s easy to see why: They ’re committed to being your essential partner as you help your clients provide 401(k) solutions that are second to none. Contact the 401(k) sales desk at 877 533-9710.

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Marshall & Ilsley

M&I Institutional Trust Services

The goal of M & I Institutional Trust Services is to make your job easier by giving you the support you need to win new clients and retain your existing client base.

M&I Institutional Trust Services’ experienced team of professionals is ready to ensure a smooth-running relationship backed by a high level of personal service.  With over 160 years of experience, M&I administers combined portfolios of over $90 billion and continues to be a recognized leader in the retirement plan services industry.

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MassMutual

MassMutual

MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division has been serving retirement plans for more than 60 years. We offer a full range of products and services for corporate, union, nonprofit and governmental employers' defined benefit, defined contribution and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. We serve approximately one million participants.

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NextStep

NextStep Defined Contribution, Inc.

NextStep Defined Contribution, Inc. (NextStep) is an independent provider of recordkeeping and administrative services for 401(k) and other defined contribution plans. Through the use of leading-edge technology, the Company offers an innovative and comprehensive retirement solution for advisors, TPAs, plan sponsors and plan participants.

The firm’s independence, flexibility and "advisor-friendly" business model – along with its ability to provide access to institutional class funds, a broad array of index and enhanced index funds, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) – make NextStep an appealing and prudent choice for advisors and TPAs in need of low-cost and transparent investment options for their clients.

NextStep is a member of the Council of Independent 401(k) Recordkeepers (CIKR), an affiliate organization of the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA). The Company is located east of San Francisco in the Bay Area of Northern California.

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Oppenheimer

OppenheimerFunds Retirement Services


OppenheimerFunds Retirement Services understands the challenges you face in the retirement plan marketplace and offers solutions to meet them. With our dedication to investment excellence we bring the breadth and depth of high quality investments necessary for successful plans. We focus extensive resources on the technology, people and products necessary to help plan sponsors meet fiduciary responsibilities and participants work toward a successful retirement.

For more information about our retirement solutions, please contact your OppenheimerFunds Regional Retirement Representative at 1.800.734.5222.

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Prudential

 

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RSM McGladrey

RSM McGladrey

RSM McGladrey’s commitment to the retirement plan industry is evidenced by more than 40 years experience serving plan sponsors throughout the country. Our professional staff serves virtually all types of retirement plans for any organization in any industry. This unique “open plan design” approach allows us to work closely with plan sponsors, insurance and investment providers and advisors to meet the needs of our clients. As a national practice we provide local hands on services with the resources of a large firm.   

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Securian

Securian

When it comes to achieving your clients' retirement goals, the quality of the company you recommend is especially important. Securian Retirement Distributors provides competitive retirement plan solutions backed by flexible, high quality services.  For nearly 130 years, Securian and its affiliates have honored their commitments - in good times and bad - supported by long-term management and investment strategies. This strength and dependability provides you with a clear, competitive advantage in the retirement marketplace.  We consistently maintain high ratings, excellent asset quality and capital strength and demonstrate our ability to provide long-term financial security for our customers every day.1

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1Complete ratings and rankings information located at Securian.com/financials


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The Hartford

The Hartford

The Hartford recognizes and champions the value that financial professionals bring to retirement plan sponsors and their participants. From our unmatched distribution and long-term relationships with the industry’s top firms, to our robust product and service offering, we provide top-down/bottom-up support of your goals to win, retain and grow your retirement business.

Backed by one of the largest investment and insurance companies based in the U.S. and a name that’s been trusted since 1810, our retirement plans expertise will position you – and your clients – for success. And we’ll make it easy, every step of the way.

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