Investment Instruments

Beacon Research found overall fixed annuity sales amounted to $16.9 billion in the first quarter, down 2.2 percent from the fourth quarter of 2011.

Diversified is giving plan sponsors advice on how to design their plans to optimize employee retirement savings.

NCPERS study suggests public pension plans are well-funded, enjoying healthy returns on investment and ready to adapt to the future.

Based in New York City, Narganes is partnered with Jason Carlough, managing director, increasing the company's support for the under $10 million retirement plan business across New York City, Westchester and Rockland Counties, Long Island and Northern New Jersey.

As director, Doug Schubert is responsible for oversight of the business technology unit for Securians retirement plan product line.

The GAO study of a veterans' retirement program shows widespread abuse of benefits and predatory practices among unscrupulous advisors.