Deals & People

VALIC has hired Robert J. "Bob" Architect, formerly senior tax law specialist and 403(b) guidance author in the Internal Revenue Service's Employee Plans Division, as vice president of...

Asset Dedication, LLC, a provider of asset allocation strategies for independent financial advisers, hired Tony Parkin to focus on developing its business within the adviser marketplace.

The Winston & Strawn law firm has added James P. Baker, a specialist in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), to its San Francisco office.

Robert Dolan and Steven Silverman have been tapped as regional directors of The Newport Group, the company announced.

AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company has announced new executive appointments.

Great-West Retirement Services has appointed Steve Shea to a new position as director of business development, effective January 1.

USI Consulting Group has announced that Michael Raymond has joined the company as a vice president of Retirement Services.

Janus Capital Group Inc. said that Richard M. Weil has been appointed CEO and a member of the board of directors, effective February 1.

Transamerica Retirement Services announced the hiring of Denise Diana as vice president of business development.

Dimensional Fund Advisors said it has hired John Blood, formerly with Commonwealth Financial, to lead a new initiative to develop relationships within the broker/dealer community.

Chicago-based consultant EnnisKnupp has announced three promotions for representatives working with defined contribution, private equity, and investment policy services clients.

ERISA Fiduciary Advisors, Inc., has hired a new manager to focus on sales and consulting in the northeastern United States.

Loomis, Sayles & Company said that core bond manager Lynne A. Royer has joined the company as vice president and co-head of a core bond strategy—and rejoined a...

Voyageur Asset Management Inc. has announced that it has changed its name to RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.) Inc.

Aviva Investors has agreed to buy 100% of River Road Asset Management, a Louisville, Kentucky-based U.S. value equity manager.

SunTrust Banks Inc. is trying to sell RidgeWorth Investments, its multi-boutique asset management business, people familiar with the matter said on Monday, according to Reuters.

Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc., has announced that Brodie Wood has been promoted to vice president and 403(b) market leader of the firm’s not-for-profit (NFP) practice.

National Planning Holdings, Inc. (NPH), said it has promoted Brian Sward to vice president of due diligence.

Prudential Financial, Inc., has completed the sale of its minority joint venture interest in Wachovia Securities Financial Holdings, LLC, including Wells Fargo Advisors, to Wells Fargo & Company,...

Tampa, Florida-based 401k ASP has announced a name change, which the company said will better reflect its expanding product lineup.