Allianz Life
5701 Golden Hills Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55416-1297
allianzlife.com
A leading provider of annuities and life insurance, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz) bases each decision on a philosophy of being true: True to our strength as an important part of a leading global financial organization.
True to our passion for making wise investment decisions. And true to the people we serve, each and every day.
Amundi US
60 State Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
Eric Parisi
Ph: 617-422-4730
eric.parisi@amundi.com
amundipioneer.com/us
Amundi Pioneer is the US investment headquarters of parent company Amundi, among the world’s top 10 asset managers globally* with more than $1.7 trillion under management across six investment hubs (as of 9/30/19). Amundi Pioneer Asset Management offers a broad range of fixed income, equity, and multi-asset investment solutions. A focus on proprietary research, robust risk management, disciplined investment process, and close partnerships with clients has made the firms that comprise Amundi Pioneer investment managers of choice among leading institutional and individual investors worldwide. Amundi Pioneer manages approximately $86.40 billion in the US as of September 30, 2019.
*Investments & Pensions Europe “Top 400 asset managers,” published in June 2019 and based on assets under management as of December 2018.
BlackRock
55 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10017
Ph: 877-99-BLKDC (877-992-5532)
BlackRock.com/DC
White paper: Sustainable investing: resilience amid uncertainty
BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As the largest DC investment-only provider,* we are solely focused on offering investment solutions designed to help participants achieve their retirement goals. Today, we continue our history of innovation to pioneer the next generation of retirement solutions, plan design analytics and participant communications.
Our commitment to our clients’ best interests is why BlackRock is trusted to manage more money than any other investment firm in the world, with $9.5 trillion in assets under management.**
* PlanAdviser DCIO Survey. December 31, 2020
** BlackRock, June 30, 2021
Broadridge Financial Solutions
1155 Long Island Avenue
Edgewood, New York 11717
Ph: 888-237-1900
broadridge.com
Broadridge, a global fintech leader with $4 billion in revenue, provides communications, technology, data and analytics. We help drive business transformation with solutions for enriching client engagement, navigating risk, optimizing efficiency and generating revenue growth.
Our integrated, front-to-back solutions translate data into actionable insights and streamline the investment lifecycle. Touching 90% of the world’s mutual fund assets, we are uniquely positioned to help asset managers get ahead of today’s challenges and capitalize on what’s next.
Charles Schwab Trust Bank
schwabretirementcenter.com
Charles Schwab Trust Bank offers retirement plan trust and custody services to more than 140 third-party administrators, independent record-keepers, advisors and plan sponsors.
CSTB has more than $132 billion in custodied/trusteed assets (Feb. 2020) and hosts over 16,000 retirement plan level accounts on our platform.
Congruent Solutions
1500 District Avenue
Burlington, MA 01803
Michael Kiernan
Ph: 484-880-3481
michael.k@cspl.com
congruentsolutions.com
Congruent Solutions is a specialist technology solutions and outsourced plan administration services provider to the Retirement Plan industry in the US. We help plan providers, record keepers, and TPAs to be ready for tomorrow and provide a better experience to Sponsors and Participants.
Our CORE suite of retirement plan solutions is cloud-based and modular. Built on contemporary technology, they empower the industry by reducing the TCO of IT and infrastructure by up to 50%. They address the challenge of the ever-increasing squeeze on margins while providing a better customer experience (CX) to sponsors and participants. Our plan administration services provide comprehensive transaction and administrative services through the entire plan administration life cycle. We also help you manage the seasonal workload during Form 5500 and Compliance Testing season. Your expensive resources can then focus on servicing your clients.
Our deep domain expertise, robust & secure infrastructure, and trained resources make us the partner of choice for the Retirement Plan industry.
Congruent Solutions
SPARK Advisory Board & Conference Sponsor
Cybercrime Support Network (CSN)
info@cybecrimesupport.org
cybercrimesupport.org
fraudsupport.org
Cybercrime Support Network (CSN) is a 501(c)(3) public-private, nonprofit collaboration created to meet the challenges facing millions of individuals and businesses affected each and every day by cybercrime. We strive to follow these guiding principles in all we do:
Empower
8525 E. Orchard Road, 9T3
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Shane M. Fitzpatrick
Ph: 303-737-3481
shane.fitzpatrick@retirementpartner.com
www.empower.com
At Empower, we provide banks, insurance companies, brokerage firms, mutual fund companies, asset managers, and partners of all sizes with retirement plan recordkeeping services and solutions for their customers.
We work on your behalf to deliver thought leadership, implement best practices, and influence Washington to bring about positive legislative and regulatory change in the retirement industry.
We offer our comprehensive menu of services and products to meet your unique needs. In addition, our helpful support team is here to exceed your expectations. We own and maintain our flexible, scalable, and secure recordkeeping platform to deliver convenience and peace of mind to both you and your customers.
As your private-label partner, we work behind the scenes to empower you to maintain your autonomy, build your brand equity, and grow your client relationships and your business.
Empower
SPARK Advisory Board & Conference Sponsor
Enterprise Iron Financial Industry Solutions, Inc.
14 Cliffwood Ave W, Suite 200
Matawan, NJ 07747
Jennifer Rogers-Linskey
Ph: 860-919-3414
enterpriseiron.com
White paper: Effective System Modernization
Enterprise Iron was founded in 2002 by senior executives from Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch to serve public and private clients in Financial Services, Retirement Services and the Government sector. We deliver impactful Business, Technology and Workforce Solutions that achieve meaningful outcomes, resolve complex challenges, and optimize operations to help drive your business forward.
Our Team of industry professionals average 18+ years of experience in financial services production, technology operations, product management, technology development, implementation, and support roles. As a client-focused, independent provider, we expertly provide unbiased, best of breed support and solutions that consistently delivers results for clients on time and at a cost-savings.
Expertise.Focus.Strength.
Enterprise Iron
SPARK Advisory Board & Conference Sponsor
FIS Retirement Solutions
Jacksonville, Florida
Ph: 484-886-9217
John.Moynihan@fisglobal.com
fisglobal.com
FIS is transforming the way the retirement industry operates at every level, offering a suite of capabilities and services that empower retirement plan providers around the globe. Our industry-leading, scalable ecosystem is intelligent, widely configurable and fully connected, offering a range of flexible solutions and services that supports all aspects of your business and positions you for future growth. With our secure, advanced capabilities, you can increase your flexibility and broaden your reach in the financial world.
FIS
SPARK Advisory Board & Conference Exhibitor
Franklin Templeton
One Franklin Parkway
San Mateo, California 94403
Ph: 800-342-5236
sales.info@franklintempleton.com
franklintempleton.com
White paper: Innovation In Default Investing
From large institutions to individual investors, each of our clients wants the same thing. To achieve their financial goals. And for more than 70 years, we’ve helped them do exactly that.
Everything we do at Franklin Templeton is focused on delivering our clients better outcomes. And that’s why millions of clients in more than 160 countries have entrusted us with their investments, making us one of the world’s largest independent asset managers with over $1.5 trillion in assets under management and $139.7 billion in U.S. retirement accounts (as of June 30, 2021).
IPX Retirement
9200 E. Mineral Avenue, Suite 225
Centennial, CO 80112
IPX Retirement, formerly FPS Group, is a leading provider of trust, custody, IRA, and recordkeeping services to the retirement plan industry. Our innovative multi-vendor, multi-provider approach delivers superior value for financial advisors, plan sponsors, investment providers, TPAs, and the Investors they serve.
Visit ipxretirement.com/ for more information.
PGIM
Gateway Center Two
Newark NJ 07102-5008
PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), ranks among the top 10 largest asset managers in the world2 with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2021. With offices in 17 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate and alternatives. For more information about PGIM, visit pgim.com.
Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com.
1 PGIM DC Solutions does not establish or operate pension plans. PGIM DC Solutions is a Delaware limited liability company, a direct wholly owned subsidiary of PGIM Quantitative Solutions LLC, and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of PGIM, Inc., the principal asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States of America. PFI of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. PGIM DC Solutions is not currently registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser. As of the date of this material, PGIM DC Solutions does not manage any assets.
2 Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) is the 10th largest investment manager (out of 477 firms surveyed) in terms of global assets under management based on Pensions & Investments’ Top Money Managers list published on May 31, 2021. This ranking represents global assets under management by PFI as of Dec. 31, 2020.
PIMCO
650 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Ph: 949-720-6000
pimco.com
PIMCO is one of the world’s premier fixed income investment managers. With our launch in 1971 in Newport Beach, California, PIMCO introduced investors to a total return approach to fixed income investing.
Our leadership in fixed income and record of skillfully navigating global financial markets has made us ideally equipped to help all our partners in their efforts to achieve meaningful retirement savings and sustainable retirement income.
PIMCO’s dedicated DC and solutions teams support retirement advisors through all phases of plans and investment design – from the QDIA to retirement income – with the goal of delivering optimal, risk-managed investment solutions.
SS&C Retirement Solutions
2000 Crown Colony Drive
Quincy, MA 02169
Ph: 617-521-8397
LMcQuaid@dstsystems.com
ssctech.com
SS&C Retirement Solutions offers a highly configurable set of solutions that allows our clients to provide competitive products and services across all retirement market segments. Our offerings span all plan and investment types and include recordkeeping services, rollover and income portability, plan health and analytics, advisor practice management, personalized education and communications, and financial wellness solutions.
With ownership and expertise across the retirement ecosystem, backed by our unwavering focus on quality, risk mitigation and client satisfaction ensures that we are a high-value, cost-effective, and truly strategic partner.
SS&C
SPARK Advisory Board & Conference Sponsor
TIAA is a leading provider of secure retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions to millions of people and thousands of institutions. It is the #1 not-for-profit retirement market provider, paid more than $3.6 billion to retired clients in 2020 and has nearly $1.4 trillion in assets under management (as of 12/31/2021).
TIAA
SPARK Advisory Board & Conference Sponsor
TRAU – The Retirement Advisor University
4425 Military Trail – 202
Jupiter, Florida 33458
Fred Barstein
Ph: 561-371-4902
fred@trauniversity.com
trauniversity.com
TRAU in collaboration with UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education offer the Certified 401(k) Professional Designation – C(k)P.
The C(k)P Designation represents a significant achievement for professional retirement plan advisors and professionals. This comprehensive and highly specialized certification program requires academic aptitude, real-world experience and application of core competencies. Virtual in Nov 2021, returning to UCLA campus in 2022 Spr/Sum & Fall.
Fred Barstein at SPARK Forum 2019
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
tcs.com
Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 50 years. TCS offers a consulting-led, cognitive powered, integrated portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions. This is delivered through its unique Location Independent Agile™ delivery model, recognized as a benchmark of excellence in software development.
World Gold Council
Matthew Mark
matthew.mark@gold.org
goldhub.com
White paper: Beyond CPI: Gold as a strategic inflation hedge
The World Gold Council is the market development organization for the gold industry. The membership of the World Gold Council includes the world’s leading and most forward-thinking gold mining companies.. Our purpose is to stimulate and sustain demand for gold, provide industry leadership and be the global authority on the gold market.
We develop gold-backed solutions, services and products, based on authoritative market insight and we work with a range of partners to put our ideas into action. As a result, we create structural shifts in demand for gold across key market sectors. We provide insights into the international gold markets, helping people to understand the wealth preservation qualities of gold and its role in meeting the social and environmental needs of society.
For insights and data on the gold market, please visit goldhub.com.
World Gold Council
SPARK Advisory Board & Conference Sponsor
AIG Retirement Services
aigrs.com
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions and other financial services to customers in approximately 70 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets, manage risks and provide for retirement security. AIG common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
BenefitsLink.com
56 Creeksong Road
Whittier NC 28789
Lois Baker, President
David Baker, Editor and Publisher
Ph: 407-644-4146
LoisBaker@benefitslink.com
DaveBaker@BenefitsLink.com
BenefitsLink.com
BenefitsLink daily e-newsletters provide the latest developments and analysis in plan compliance, administration, policy and design – since 1995, we’ve delivered the very best articles to keep you on top of this ever-changing field. Website includes active message boards, industry news and an extensive calendar of conferences and webcasts.
Find – and fill — job openings on our sister site, www.EmployeeBenefitsJobs.com
And be sure to check out our mobile app – now available in the Apple Store and on Google Play.
28,000 Employee Benefits Professionals rely on us to keep them up to date – do you?
Holly Horton, SPARK media sponsor
The Broadcast Retirement Network (BRN)
Jeff Snyder
Ph: 646-484-0188
jeff@broadcastretirementnetwork.com
broadcastretirementnetwork
The Broadcast Retirement Network (BRN) is the first lifestyle media platform focused on helping Americans achieve financial independence and to make retirement and savings culturally relevant. The content is informative and engages the viewer. Most importantly – No agendas, no sales pitches, no product pushes.
Our morning show, BRN AM, provides an assessment of daily issues so that Americans can create a plan of action for themselves and their families. BRN AM focuses on delivering headline news via brief interviews with real Americans working toward their financial goals.
Unlike financial shows which prioritize institutional investment managers and public policy organizations, BRN AM is a lifestyle show that brings the stories and ideas of regular Americans to the forefront. We engage with a range of topics pertaining to retirement, focusing individual episodes on personal finance, healthcare, social security, home-ownership and so on to provide viewers with the full picture regarding the future of financial security in America.
Cerulli Associates
699 Boylston St, Ste 11
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Ph: 617-841-1008
dohearn@cerulli.com
cerulli.com
Headquartered in Boston with fully staffed offices in London and Singapore, Cerulli Associates is a global research and consulting firm that provides financial institutions with guidance in strategic positioning and new business development.
Learn about our recent insights covering the defined contribution (DC) and defined benefit (DB) market, the IRA market, as well as the development and distribution of retail annuity, life, and long-term care products in the United States.
Cerulli Associates
SPARK Forum Exhibitor 2019
DTCC
dtcc.com
With over 45 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From operating facilities, data centers and offices in 15 countries, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers.
Industry owned and governed, the firm simplifies the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, data management, data reporting and information services across asset classes, bringing increased security and soundness to financial markets. To learn more, please visit us at dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
iJoin
iJoin is personalizing retirement plan success and enabling recordkeepers and advisors to differentiate their offerings with a better approach to enrollment, engagement, communications, and managed accounts. Our philosophy is simple – help every plan participant know their unique retirement funding goal and help them take steps to get on track to long term success.
With iJoin, recordkeepers and advisors can deliver:
To be successful in this competitive market, you need better ways to deliver and quantify superior performance. And you need the ability to demonstrate how you help produce better retirement outcomes.
Talk to us about making iJoin an integral component of your solution.
LIMRA, Secure Retirement Institute, LOMA
John Sullivan
Ph: 860-285-7758
jsullivan@limra.com
limra.com
loma.org
Secure Retirement Institute
LIMRA, LOMA, and Secure Retirement Institute ® (SRI®) help to advance the financial services industry by empowering nearly 1,200 insurance and financial services companies in 71 countries worldwide with knowledge, insights, connections, and solutions.
Millennium Trust Company
2001 Spring Road, Suite 700
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
Pete Welsh
Ph: 312-404-1909
pwelsh@mtrustcompany.com
mtrustcompany.com
Millennium Trust is a leading provider of retirement and financial services and consumer-directed benefits (through PayFlex), with more than five million individual and institutional clients holding more than $47 billion in assets.
We are committed to the evolving needs of individuals, employers, advisors, and institutional partners and to empowering clients with trusted expertise, exceptional service, and access to a wide range of solutions. Whether clients are managing retirement assets, saving for future health care and related expenses, running a business, or seeking choices beyond traditional asset options, Millennium Trust provides flexible digital solutions to support their success.
Millennium Trust
SPARK Advisory Board & Conference Sponsor
T. Rowe Price
4515 Painters Mill Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Amber-Nicole Prisock
Ph: 443-303-7265
amber.prisock@troweprice.com
troweprice.com
INVEST WITH CONFIDENCE® T. Rowe Price is an asset management firm focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on—now, and over the long term.
We provide an array of commingled funds, subadvisory services, separate account management, retirement recordkeeping, and related services for individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors.
Our intellectual rigor helps us seek the best ideas for our clients, our integrity ensures that we always put their interests first, and our stability lets us stay focused on their goals as we pursue better investment outcomes.
As of June 30, 2021, T. Rowe Price has more than USD $1.62 trillion in assets under management and serves clients in 49 countries worldwide.
The Petersen Group, LLC
Samantha Petersen
Ph: 303-551-1773
connect@TPGunclaimed.com
tpgunclaimed.com
The Petersen Group has over 25 years of dedicated unclaimed property experience and offers a comprehensive range of unclaimed property consulting, compliance, education, and training services.
Combining technology solutions used to analyze large volumes of uncashed checks and perform owner location services routine for compliance with state unclaimed property requirements, The Petersen Group offers a comprehensive Safe Harbor IRA rollover solution that focuses on maintaining contact with retirement plan participants, reducing plan leakage, and minimizing fiduciary risk by following current regulations targeted by the enforcement priorities of the DOL, IRS and state unclaimed property programs.
Trend Micro
trendmicro.com
For over 30 years, Trend Micro’s unwavering vision has been to make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Security is our entire focus, and it shows. This single-minded passion has inspired our innovations that keep up with the bad guys despite a changing IT landscape, risky user behavior, and constantly evolving threats.
The depth of our experience remains unmatched. From the endpoint to the network to the cloud, we’ve got you covered with a connected threat defense recognized by analysts, customers, and industry experts of all kinds.
