EPIC Announces Change in Leadership
EPIC Advisors, a defined contribution recordkeeper, announced that Jim Genthner will be the new president.
Deals & People
Two RIAs Join Forces
Triad Advisors, Inc., a subsidiary of Ladenburg Financial Services Inc., announced that Planning Solutions Group is joining the firm as an independent branch office.
DST Hires VP for Business Development
DST Retirement Solutions brought on Gary Lineberry as vice president.
Swanson Comes Onboard at Union Bank
Brian Swanson joined the Institutional Trust & Custody division of Union Bank, N.A. as a senior client relationship manager and product executive.
Janus Adds Vice President and Director to Financial Institutions Team
Janus Capital Group Inc. appointed Edward DeMarino as vice president and director of Financial Institutions.
Office Depot Decides to Use Fidelity
Office Depot chose Fidelity Investments to provide it with benefits administration services.
Cordasco Joins Nationwide Retirement Team
Nationwide Financial Services chose Carlo Cordasco as retirement income planning specialist covering the Northeast region.
Atlanta Investment Consulting Firm Announces Promotion
LCG Associates, Inc., an institutional investment consulting firm headquartered in Atlanta, has promoted Britt L. Bentley, to Vice President.
ING Appoints Castner for NYC Sales Post
Craig Castner joined ING U.S. Retirement Services as the wirehouse regional vice president covering New York City.
Transamerica Hires Central Region Retirement Sales Leader
Transamerica Retirement Services announced the hiring of Daniel Long as division vice president in the company’s central region.
Asset Manager Hires Two for Institutional Sales Roles
Gannett Welsh & Kotler, LLC (GW&K), a manager of active fixed income and equity investment strategies, announced the hiring of John Brescia and Michael Clare for institutional sales...
Northwest Asset Management Makes Executive Appointments
Investment industry veteran Art Nunes and his Dynamic Investing Group have joined Northwest Asset Management.
Lincoln Hires DC Marketing Director
Lincoln Financial Group announced that Donna MacFarland has joined the company as Marketing Director for the Defined Contribution business.
AP Proposes Switching to DC Plans
The Associated Press is proposing a new contract with union employees under which its defined benefit pension plan would be frozen.
Fidelity Tapped for Expanded AT&T Plan Servicing
Fidelity Investments has been chosen by AT&T as its sole retirement provider, Fidelity announced.
Lincoln Financial Distributors Hires Florida DC Sales Director
Lincoln Financial Distributors, the wholesale distribution subsidiary of Lincoln Financial Group, announced that Greg Libby joined the firm as regional sales director with the Defined Contribution /401(k) team.
FINRA Names Brad Bennett as Head of Enforcement Division
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has chosen J. Bradley Bennett as the new Head of Enforcement.
Sauber Named as Advantus Client Strategies Chief
Advantus Capital Management, an institutional fixed income and real estate securities asset manager, created the Client Strategies Group in its insurance asset management practice.
Employee Benefits Firm Brings on Board Actuarial Firm
Bolton Partners, Inc., of Baltimore, Md., has acquired Stephen R. Thomas Actuarial Associates, Inc., of Trenton, N.J.
Royal Alliance Hires SVP of Recruiting
Royal Alliance Associates, an independent broker/dealer, hired Kevin Beard as Senior Vice President of Recruiting.