Deals & People September 19, 2013

Fidelity Names VP of Managed Accounts

Fidelity Investments has named Damon Dunkel as vice president of Managed Accounts, effective August 2013.
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In this role, Dunkel is responsible for interacting with Fidelity’s largest plan sponsor clients regarding how managed accounts can increase savings rates, provide appropriate portfolio diversification and improve the retirement readiness of their workforce.

Dunkel brings more than 15 years of retirement outsourcing and advisory services expertise to Fidelity. Prior to joining the firm, he spent nine years as regional director with Financial Engines, overseeing a 13-state territory throughout the Midwest.

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Prior to Financial Engines, Dunkel spent 10 years with Principal Financial Group and was responsible for total retirement outsourcing sales and consultant relations.

He is a graduate of Simpson College and holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Business Administration and German.

Diversions September 19, 2013

iPhone or iPad? Who Uses What the Most?

Pet owners, small-business owners and moms are enthusiastic users of iPads, research found.
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A study of iOS users shows how iPad and iPhone adoption breaks down among specific groups. The survey by analytics firm Flurry sheds some light on what Apple’s most popular portable devices are used for, having broken down users by persona, such as “business professionals,” “bookworms” and “TV lovers.”

“Pet owners” were the top category for iPad users, with 70% favoring the tablet. Next-most popular was “small-business owners.” More than half (60%) use iPads. “Moms” came in third in the category of iPad over iPhone users, with “casual simulation gamers” fourth and “home design enthusiasts” fifth.

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From there, the split among iPhone and iPad is about 50/50, before the iPhone begins to dominate among “entertainment enthusiasts.”

Among other findings:

  • The popularity of iOS devices by persona shows the iPhone is hot among “value shoppers,” while “singles” come in second and “hip urban lifestyle” takes third;
  • Data show that “on the move” personas are more likely to be on their iPhone, while the iPad’s larger size makes it less ideal for mobile activities; and
  • The iPad is most popular for education, Apple’s Newsstand feature, games and reference. The iPhone is users’ go-to choice for navigation, health and fitness, and photos and videos.

iPad use peaks between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. The iPhone also peaks during that time, but user engagement remains higher after 10 p.m. iPhone users most likely have their device at bedside or may be out for a late night, the study suggests.

 

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