Schwab Unveils New Technology Platform

Charles Schwab, has announced additional details on the integrated technology platform the company is developing.

According to the announcement, Schwab Intelligent Integration, formerly referred to as Project C, is “designed to increase integration between the disparate systems and workflows in advisors’ offices, allowing advisors to spend more time with clients and on business development”.

As part of Schwab Intelligent Integration, Schwab says it will be “working closely with third party technology vendors who provide essential services for advisors’ businesses”, including:

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  •  client relationship management,
  • portfolio management, and
  • financial planning.

As part of the process of selecting the providers who will be part of the platform, Schwab is asking advisors for their feedback. Starting today, advisors can vote for technology providers through the new site, which also includes information on the guiding principles for Schwab Intelligent Integration, frequently asked questions, and a link to a recent webcast that Schwab held for advisors.

The site will continue to be updated with new information as it becomes available, according to Schwab.

More information on Schwab Intelligent Integration is available at www.schwabadvisorcenter.com/public/advisors/nn/projectc.

NRP Offers Access to ADP ACCESS

ADP has announced that National Retirement Partners (NRP) has approved the marketing of ADP ACCESS’ 401(k) retirement plan product.

According to the announcement, this allows NRP’s 150 member firms in more than 39 states to offer retirement plan clients, with $1 million or more in plan assets, “the ability to select from more than 6,000 investment options available through the ADP ACCESS Open Fund Architecture investment platform to meet their individual plan’s investment needs”.

Corby Dall, Senior VP, Provider Relations at NRP, said, “Plan sponsors value solutions that offer flexibility in meeting their planning needs. ADP ACCESS offers sponsors open fund architecture to help meet their fiduciary requirements related to investment choice and fees.”

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ADP Retirement Services’ range of product offerings includes 401(k) Plans, Executive Deferred Compensation Plans, and “Premium Only” (POP) Cafeteria Plans.

For more information on ADP Retirement Services, call 800-432-401k or visit http://www.ADP.com.

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