Columbia Names Two to Executive Posts
Columbia Management announced the appointments of executives for its Institutional Defined Contribution – Investment Only (DCIO) business and its Consultant Relations efforts.
Deals & People
Reliance Trust Hires Buckles to Lead Expanded Retirement Unit
Reliance Trust Company's Retirement Strategies division is expanding its Special Fiduciary Services business unit.
Patitucci Moves to Transamerica from Hartford
Transamerica Retirement Services has announced the hiring of Paul Patitucci as regional vice president in the company’s Northeastern Region.
Benefits Administration Services Appoints New President
Benefits Administration Services announced that Rita Croft has been promoted to President.
Putnam Investments Chosen as Nevada’s 529 Provider
Putnam Investments will serve as program manager for Nevada’s 529 College Savings Plan, sold nationwide through financial advisers, effective October 1.
Invesco New Hire to Co-Head Private Capital
Invesco announced that Henry Robin has joined its fund of funds team as a Managing Director.
Benefit Consultants Extends RK Reach
Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino, LLC, which describes itself as Alabama's largest certified public accounting and business consulting firm, has expanded its recordkeeping services reach.
Eaton Vance Appoints New Head of Institutional
Eaton Vance Corp. has announced the appointment of Scott P. Ruddick as Head of Institutional.
J.P. Morgan Appoints International CIO of Fixed Income
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has announced the appointment of Nick Gartside to its fixed income investment team as International CIO of Fixed Income.
Great-West Turns to Morrison in Sales Director Role
Great-West Retirement Services has promoted Dan Morrison, a 10-plus year sales and service veteran, as regional director of national accounts for its Rocky Mountain market.
Jim O’Neill Named as GSAM Chairman
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has turned to Jim O’Neill to be its next chairman.
Bukaty Beefs Up Wealth Management Focus with Acquisition
Leawood, Kansas-based Bukaty Companies has merged with Kansas City-based wealth management pioneer The O’Renick Companies.
Harrington to Lead Expansion of Hancock Retirement Planning Platform
John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN) has launched an effort to expand growth through its retirement planning platform and has hired industry veteran Bruce Harrington to lead the effort.
MSSB Taps Walker as Consulting Services Group Leader
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (MSSB) has appointed Managing Director James F. Walker to lead the Consulting Services Group.
The Hartford Appoints Reiss Head of Sales
The Hartford Mutual Funds has named Jeff Reiss national sales manager.
UBS Appoints New Head of Alternative Investment Solutions
UBS Global Asset Management has appointed Bruce Amlicke as Co-CIO and Head of Alternative Investment Solutions (AIS).
EPIC Hires Sales Manager
EPIC Advisors, a 401(k) plan recordkeeping firm, has appointed Carolyn Richardson as a sales consultant.
DWS Investments Appoints New Director
The U.S. retail unit of Deutsche Bank’s global Asset Management division announced Michael Hughes has been named Director and Senior Account Manager, responsible for National Accounts.
Barclays Group Chief Executive to Step Down
Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank PLC announced that John Varley intends to step down as Group Chief Executive, and from the Barclays Boards and the Group Executive Committee,...
N.J.-based Adviser Accused of Multi-Million Dollar Scam
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Sandra Venetis, an investment adviser based in Branchburg, New Jersey, with misleading investors and using their money for personal use....