Transamerica Hires Retirement Sales Leader for Upstate New York
Transamerica Retirement Services has hired Michael Hammerschmidt as regional vice president for the Northeast Region.
Deals & People
Former UBS Advisers Set Up RIA in Mississippi
Three former UBS wealth advisers have formed Mississippi Investment Management Company, LLC (MIMCO), a registered investment adviser (RIA) serving both affluent and institutional investors.
TIAA-CREF Names New Marketing Head
Connie K. Weaver has joined TIAA-CREF as executive vice president, chief marketing and communications officer, the company announced.
Hunt Tapped for Hancock RPS Sales Post
Cheney L. Hunt III has been promoted to regional sales manager of the Midwest Region for John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (RPS), the company has announced.
MFS Announces Leadership Appointments
MFS Investment Management has announced the appointment of Robert J. Manning to chairman of the company, effective July 1.
The Newport Group Appoints Retirement Plan Sales Head
The Newport Group has appointed George Sutherland as vice president, Retirement Services.
Kania Tapped for Sentinel Financial Post
David A. Kania has joined Sentinel Financial Services Company Retirement and Subadvisory team as vice president and regional retirement director.
Guernsey to Leave J.P. Morgan at Year-End
J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) said Thursday that Eve Guernsey, CEO of the Americans, will step down from her post at the end of 2010.
Johnson Tapped for Hancock Retirement Sales Post
Michael G. Johnson has been hired as regional vice president, Atlanta, at John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (RPS).
Dzierzak Joins Mesirow Financial
Mesirow Financial has hired a new senior vice president in its Retirement Plan Advisory group.
Great-West Adds Sales Director in Northern Texas
Great-West Retirement Services has appointed Todd Champney as regional sales director based in Dallas.
Former ERIC Chair Joins Covington’s Benefits and Compensation Practice
Scott Macey has joined Covington & Burling’s employee benefits and executive compensation practice group as of counsel.
RPAG Brings on New Fixed-Income Analyst
Retirement Plan Advisory Group (RPAG), an alliance of retirement plan advisers, said Gabriel Kass has joined its investment team as an investment analyst, specializing in fixed-income investments.
BofA Offers Employees New HR Service Platform
Bank of America (BofA) said it will enter into human resources partnerships with Hewitt Associates and Plateau Systems, beginning in 2011.
Mercer Ramps Up Taft-Hartley Focus
Mercer has named Doug DeNigris as Taft-Hartley business leader for its U.S. outsourcing business, a new position.
The Principal Announces Return of Retirement Regional Vice President
Randy Blanchetti has reassumed the role of regional vice president of the southeastern region for Retirement and Investor Services at The Principal.
Lockton Opens Benefits Consulting Office in Minneapolis
Lockton has announced the opening of a Minneapolis-based employee benefits consulting practice.
NYLife Retirement Adds to Sales Staff
New York Life Retirement Plan Services has added three new executives to its sales organization.
The Hartford Expands DCIO Sales Force
The Hartford said it has expanded its team of sales consultants who serve the investment needs of defined contribution plans "as part of a broader strategy to continue...
BofA Merrill Hires Director to Expand Consultant Services
Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch announced senior leadership appointments and new resources aimed to increase the firm’s reach with institutional consultants.