Products December 14, 2010

Guardian Adding Funds to Retirement Platform

The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. is introducing an enhanced fund lineup for its group retirement product platform.
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The Guardian Advantage will offer 25 new funds in a variety of asset classes. Some existing investment options will also be offered in a lower expense share class, according to a press release.  The Guardian Choice fund will add an additional 17 funds in which one existing investment option will offer a share class change consistent within its specific fund family.    

”These enhancements are part of our ongoing efforts to provide plan sponsors and plan participants with additional investment options and quality service,” said Douglas Dubitsky, Vice President, Retirement Solutions, in the announcement. 
Deals & People December 14, 2010

RidgeWorth Creates Position for DCIO Team

RidgeWorth Investments hired Brandon Shea to fill the newly-created role of National Sales Manager for its Defined Contribution Investment Only team.
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A news release said Shea will be taking over the existing group of five retirement consultants and will be responsible for expanding RidgeWorth Investments’ penetration into the retirement adviser market.

Shea has more than 10 years of experience in the asset management industry.  Prior to joining RidgeWorth, he held sales roles at Pioneer Investments, Salomon Brothers Asset Management and Transamerica Capital. He is a graduate of Miami University in Ohio.

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