Category Archives: In The News

In the News 2011

Top 50 Wealth Manager RIAs
Registered Rep Magazine – October 2011

2011 Inc. 500/5000
Inc. Magazine – September, 2011


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In The News In 2010

Blue Prairie Group Expands Staff
Pensions & Investments – November, 2010


Providers Add Alternative Investments to Target Date Funds
REITs, Commodities, TIPS are Among the New Options
Investment News – October, 2010


10 Things 401(k) Providers Won’t Tell You
SmartMoney Magazine – June, 2010


SSgA Exits Stable Value; $8 Billion May be Up for Grabs
Pension & Investments – June, 2010


Some 401(k) Plans are Ahead of the Curve on Transparency of Fees
Investment News – April, 2010


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In The News In 2009

Consultants 2009 – Ranked by total worldwide advisory assets

Pensions & Investments 2009 Consultant Rankings – November, 2009


BPG and MCHC Partnership Offers Members Human Resource Consulting Services

MCHC – October, 2009


Blue Prairie Group Has Been Named To Inc. Magazine’s 5000 List

Inc. Magazine – August, 2009


When Acquiring a Company, It’s the People that Make the Difference!

MRA’s Alert! Magazine – July, 2009


Retirement 101: Helping Employees Help Themselves

Talent Management Magazine – May, 2009


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In The News In 2008

Consultants 2008-Ranked by total worldwide advisory assets

Consultants 2008-Ranked by U.S. institutional, tax-exempt advisory assets

Consultants 2008-Ranked by total number of searches

Blue Prairie Group’s profile

Pensions & Investments 2008 Consultant Rankings – November 2008


“Could unbundling save you a bundle?”

DC Focus Magazine from Barclays Global Investors – September, 2008


“Focus on Excellence – A Successful Plan Conversion”

PSCA Defined Contribution Insights Magazine – September/October, 2008


“Rising inflation outstrips annual increase in Midwest wages”

Medill Reports, Chicago – April, 2008


“Execs Profit by Querying 401(k) Costs, Plans Can Save Millions”

Workforce Management – April, 2008


“Execs asking hard questions in quest for excess revenue”

Pensions & Investments – March, 2008


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In The News In 2007

“Investors should keep track as firms pitch employers more ETFs”

Chicago Tribune – April, 2007


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In The News In 2006

“10 Things Your 401(k) Provider Won’t Tell You”

Smart money – November, 2006


“401(k) Lawsuits May Pose Legal Risk for Advisers”

Investment News – November, 2006


Drawing a Bead on Cost

CFO Magazine – May, 2006


“Mail Bag – Letters to the Editor”

BARRON’S – May, 2006


What’s in Your Wallet

CFO Magazine – March, 2006


“Congress is Split on 401(k) Advisers”

The Wall Street Journal – January, 2006


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In The News In 2005 and Earlier

“Overseeing Pension Management”

HR Magazine


“SEC Fee Probe Could Push Brokers From Marketplace”

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION NEWS


“Investor’s Guide” – A News Hour with Jim Lehrer

PBS


“Retirement Plans Struggle to Handle Funds Scandal”

HERALD TRIBUNE


“Feelings Are Not Mutual in 401(k)’s”

THE NEW YORK TIMES


“The Take on Tainted Funds

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE


“Freebies Add Value to Direct Mailings”

CHICAGO TRIBUNE


“Dealing with An Orphaned 401(k)”

BANKRATE.COM


“Collected Wisdom – Media Sources and Contacts”

401KHELPCENTER.COM


“Some Facts About Presiden Bush’s Proposed Savings Accounts”

FOX NEWS CHANNEL


“Plan Sponsors Must Conduct Regular Fiduciary Checkups

BENEFITNEWS.COM


“Is Now the Time to Change your 401(k) Provider”

ADP


“Company in Trouble? Protect your 401(k)”

MSN


“Pension Fund Loss a Burden On Towns”

MSN


“Understanding 401k Service Delivery Models”

401KHELPCENTER.COM


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