Deals & People

Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc., has announced that Brodie Wood has been promoted to vice president and 403(b) market leader of the firm’s not-for-profit (NFP) practice.

National Planning Holdings, Inc. (NPH), said it has promoted Brian Sward to vice president of due diligence.

Prudential Financial, Inc., has completed the sale of its minority joint venture interest in Wachovia Securities Financial Holdings, LLC, including Wells Fargo Advisors, to Wells Fargo & Company,...

Tampa, Florida-based 401k ASP has announced a name change, which the company said will better reflect its expanding product lineup.

Capital Guardian, LLC, added The Locke-Cassells Group to its Charlotte, North Carolina, office, the company said.

Aon Consulting has made a new hire to expand its business with large market clients.

Mercer has named Dave Tolve as retirement business leader for its U.S. outsourcing business, effective January 11.

Piper Jaffray Companies has announced what it described as a “significant expansion” of its asset management business.

eRollover, which describes itself as a destination for retirement planning, education and analysis, has named Tim Harrington as the company’s first Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. 

Chicago wealth management firm Brewer Investment Group has tapped Michael Anthony Campo as senior vice president, Retirement Markets, effective immediately.

Wells Fargo’s Institutional Retirement and Trust division is offering retirement plan participants institutionally priced annuities on the Hueler Income Solutions platform.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) has announced the launch of the Morgan Stanley Emerging Manager Program (EM Program).

Brian Moynihan will take over as Bank of America’s (BofA) CEO and president following the retirement of Kenneth Lewis on December 31, the company announced.

Prudential Financial, Inc., announced that it will rename its mutual fund family, JennisonDryden, to Prudential Investments.

Pioneer Investments has announced seven additions to its U.S. sales team, continuing the expansion of its sales force aimed at supporting the firm’s largest retail clients.

Putnam Investments hired Scott Sipple as head of Strategic Relationships, focused on communication with the asset management research platforms of major wealth management firms.

The Newport Group has appointed Ann Ennis to the position of vice president, Financial Institution Services.

Clark Consulting, Inc., has announced executive promotions and hires designed to help the company improve services in the fields of executive benefits and strategic financing solutions, such as...

Glenmede has announced that Jason Pride has joined the firm as director of Investment Strategy, a newly created position.

Morgan Stanley has tapped a former Merrill Lynch exec to head its investment management arm, according to published reports.