Products

 Russell Investments’ Asset Class Dashboard was developed to help advisers establish context and perspective with clients when evaluating the performance of asset classes. 

Newkirk, a provider of marketing communications for financial and health care companies, announced completion of its Roth Conversion Analyzer.

The PowerShares Fundamental Emerging Markets Local Debt Portfolio (PFEM) was unveiled by Invesco PowerShares, trading on the NYSE Arca. 

A new service from Savant Capital Management, eSavant Advisor, offers investment and planning advice to online investors. 

The Fidelity VIP Target Volatility Portfolio is designed to deliver more consistent returns in guaranteed benefit products. 

Financial Engines is expanding its services to include management of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs).

A free, online conference for financial professionals to promote alternative investing education is being hosted by RIA Database and ETF Trends on May 15.

Wells Fargo Retirement has added an in-plan guaranteed income solution to the choices of retirement plan investments available for plan sponsors.

Shield Level Selector, a single premium deferred annuity, was launched by MetLife to address protection from loss, and help with growth opportunities.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is now offering a new mobile-optimized website specifically aimed at smartphone users.

Lincoln Financial Distributors (LFD) and Primerica Inc. will be releasing more annuity products.

Morningstar Inc. has introduced the next generation of Morningstar Retirement Manager, its advice and managed account service for defined contribution (DC) participants.

Meeder Investment Management announced the launch of its 3(38) fiduciary service.

A  trade group has been formed to educate plan sponsors and consultants about how investing in commercial real estate may enhance retirement security for defined contribution plans.

The DB (defined benefit) Benchmarking Module was released for use by subscribers of PlanTools’ benchmarking solution.

Franklin Templeton has unveiled a R6 share class for employer-sponsored retirement plans.

The Asia Focus Fund and the Emerging Asia Fund were launched by Matthews Asia.

Starter(k), a payroll deduction individual retirement account (IRA) for small businesses, has been released.

Summit Investment Advisors Inc. has changed its name to Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. 

Transamerica Retirement Solutions has launched its Retirement Plan Exchange, a retirement plan solution for small businesses.