We are pleased to announce Michael J. Scott has Joined Blue Prairie Group!

Michael Scott has joined Blue Prairie Group as a Senior Consultant in our Institutional Retirement and Investment Consulting Practice area.  Prior to joining Blue Prairie Group, Mike was with  Wachovia Corporation and was responsible for distributing defined contribution, defined benefit and nonqualified retirement plans. He also worked at Kemper Financial Services in their institutional retirement plan area. He is Series 7, 6, 63 licensed.   With Mike's extensive 12+ year industry background, he will add immediate value to our growing client base.  

Welcome aboard, Mike!

Complimentary  Benchmarking Analysis

If you would like to evaluate your retirement plan, summer is the time!

From now until August 31, Blue Prairie Group will provide a complimentary benchmarking report including an analysis of your company's total plan costs, portfolio design, investment performance, plan design, participation, deferral percentage, asset allocation, etc.

If you are interested, please contact info@blueprairiegroup.com and we will contact you to discuss the details and any questions you may have.

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