Sponsorship/Exhibitor Information
GOLD SPONSOR Allianz Life Insurance Company…
GOLD SPONSOR
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America has been keeping its promises since 1896. Today, it carries on that tradition, helping Americans achieve their retirement income goals with a variety of annuities and life insurance products. As a leading provider of fixed index annuities, Allianz Life is part of Allianz SE, a global leader in the financial services industry with nearly 155,000 employees worldwide. Based on its revenue, Allianz SE is the 27th largest company in the world (Fortune Global 500, July 25, 2011).
Allianz Life employs 2,000 professionals in its Golden Valley, Minnesota, headquarters. The company works with independent agents through field marketing organizations (FMOs) and registered representatives through broker/dealers. This enables financial professionals to effectively and objectively meet the client’s need, as well as offer a variety of financial products from which clients can choose. The company’s mission is to be the leading innovator of financial solutions for consumers who want protection, income, and the guidance of a trusted financial professional.
With total assets of $92.4 billion (as of 9/30/11), Allianz Life maintains the following ratings: A.M. Best – A (Excellent) – the 3rd highest of 16 possible ratings; Standard & Poor’s – AA (Very Strong) – the 3rd highest of
21 possible ratings ; and Moody’s – A2 (Good) – the 6th highest of 21 possible ratings.
SILVER SPONSOR
Symetra Life Insurance Company is a subsidiary of Symetra Financial Corporation (NYSE: SYA), a diversified financial services company based in Bellevue, Washington. In business since 1957, Symetra provides annuities, life insurance and employee benefits through a national network of financial advisors, financial institutions, benefit consultants and independent agents. Symetra’s brand icon is a swift—one of the fastest fliers in the animal kingdom. The swift logo reflects the energy and forward motion of Symetra. For more information, visit www.symetra.com.
Natixis Global Asset Management ($706.0 billion AUM)* is a subsidiary of Natixis, the corporate, investment management and financial services arm of Groupe BPCE. The firm ranks as one of the 15 largest asset management companies in the world**. As a multi-boutique firm with more than 20 affiliates in the U.S., Europe and Asia, it provides a direct connection to a world of specialized professionals with unique insights and diverse approaches to investing. They’re influential thinkers who can help create proactive strategies that respond to changing market conditions. Across the globe, the firm’s hallmark is a consultative approach that starts with listening and understanding client needs and a process that goes beyond products to create a comprehensive investment solution for institutions, intermediaries and individuals alike. It’s called Better thinking. Together.® and it helps clients around the globe make the most of complex markets.
* As of December 31, 2011
** Cerulli Quantitative Update: Global Markets 2011, based on December 31, 2010 AUM of $713 billion.
BRONZE SPONSOR
With our principal offices located in Chicago and Florida, Incapital provides a broad array of financial products to a diverse network of more than 700 broker-dealers, institutions, banks and asset managers. Founded in 1999, our innovative technology, tools and products are designed to help hundreds of thousands of financial advisors and investors create income-producing and market-linked portfolios.
At Incapital, we believe that we are unique in our commitment to education, information and transparency. From our suite of online CE courses and our impressive technology platform to our content-rich corporate website, Incapital provides a wealth of resources and tools. Our commitment to providing materials for our clients is recognized across a variety of asset classes. For example, several large financial institutions consider our educational resources on structured investments to be the industry standard.
Our depth in capital markets, trading and technology create a unique channel for our issuing and distribution partners.
Securities offered through and UITs sponsored by Incapital LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Annuities and insurance products offered through Incapital Insurance Services LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.
Realty Capital Securities (“RCS”), member FINRA/SIPC, and a subsidiary of American Realty Capital, is a purpose-built open architecture wholesale broker dealer focused exclusively on the distribution of public and private direct investment programs. The products offered on RCS’ platform target specific real estate sectors with varying investment strategies and have been expanded to now include a non-traded business development company. RCS’ sales, operations, compliance and executive management teams provide expertise in investment program distribution as well as marketing and educational initiatives designed for the broker dealer community. To learn more about the RCS organization please call the company at 877-373-2522.
W&S Financial Group Distributors (W&S Financial Distributors) is the wholesale distributor of fixed and variable annuities, immediate annuities and life insurance products issued by Integrity Life Insurance Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, National Integrity Life Insurance Company, Goshen, New York, and Western-Southern Life Assurance Company, Cincinnati, Ohio.
W&S Financial Distributors and its affiliates are committed to helping individuals invest for, live in and manage risk during retirement. The companies develop and market innovative product solutions for individuals with long-term retirement accumulation and income distribution needs. Products and services are available through broker-dealers, fee-based planners, wirehouses, independent agents and financial institutions in 50 states and the District of Columbia.
The companies are all members of Western & Southern Financial Group (Western & Southern), a Cincinnati-based family of diversified financial services companies with assets owned and managed in excess of $50 billion as of December 31, 2011. Western & Southern is a Fortune 500 company with an AA+ Very Strong financial strength rating from Standard & Poor’s. Currently the highest rating held by any life insurance company, the AA+ makes Western & Southern one of the eight highest-rated life insurance groups in the world.
Learn more about how we partner for success at WSFinancialPartners.com.
EXHIBITORS
The American College is a non-profit distance educational institution dedicated to leadership in innovative training and development for financial services professionals, serving as a valued business partner to banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies and others since 1927. The American College has assembled a faculty of the foremost through leaders in the industry to help companies and their employees succeed. Located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, The College is accredited by the Middle States Association Commission on Higher Education – the same organization that accredits the Wharton School of Business. For more information, visit
www.theamericancollege.edu.
The College for Financial Planning
The College for Financial Planning (www.cffpinfo.com) is the nation’s leading provider of financial education. Founded in 1972, the College created the prestigious Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) certification and has educated more than 130,000 financial professionals. The College’s exclusive learning platform features flexible online classrooms, eBooks, and interactive quizzes in addition to traditional print study materials.
Graduates of the College are consistently ranked as the best financial advisers in the nation. They reported up to a 41% increase in earnings in 2011. In addition to CFP®, designations awarded by the College include APMA®, AWMA®, CRPC®, CRPS®, RP®. and Master of Science (MS) in Personal Financial Planning, MS in Finance, and MS in Financial Analysis.
Commonwealth Financial Network
Commonwealth is the partner for client-forward™ advisors—those with a single-minded focus on doing what’s right for their clients. Discover all the ways in which our vision is in sync with yours: Technology that integrates every aspect of your clients’ financial lives into a single holistic view. The advisory services, research, and investment insight to help you make the sound recommendations your clients rely on. And direct access to the support you need at every level, including from our managing partners. Contact us today at commonwealth.com—and keep moving client-forward.
Member FINRA/SIPC
For nearly half a century, Royal Alliance has catered to the entrepreneurial advisor driven to build a superior financial practice. Advisors who choose to partner with us are intensely motivated. They are fiercely independent. They have earned a level of success that sets them apart from most, and with us they find the dedicated service that enables them to take their business to an even higher level. Royal Alliance offers the premier technologies, support and solutions required to help advisors meet their business goals. We provide independent advisors with the flexibility and autonomy they both desire and deserve. When you are ready for the rewards befitting your level of achievement, make Royal Alliance your destination. Contact us at royalalliance.com.
Member FINRA/SIPC
Sigma Financial Corporation: A Midwest based Broker Dealer located in Ann Arbor, MI. A truly independent broker dealer, established in 1983 with over 650 registered representatives. Licensed in all states for securities and registered investment advisory. Brokerage services through: National Financial and Advisory services through: Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services.
“Investment Advisor Magazine” voted Sigma Financial Corporation (Broker Dealer of the year) for 2009. Sigma has received this honor a total of 9 times. “Registered Representative Magazine” voted Sigma Financial Corporation, Number 1 in their (Broker Report Card) for 2012 and 2011.
Call 888-744-6264 or visit our website: www.joinsigma.com to find out what has made Sigma Financial Corporation, a winning Broker Dealer.
The TD Ameritrade Institutional Difference
TD Ameritrade Institutional is a leading provider of comprehensive brokerage and custody services to over 4,000 independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and their clients. We deliver smart operational solutions, innovative technology, customized practice management and flexible investment solutions, all with one goal in mind—impeccable service. As steadfast advocates for independent advisors, we continually speak out to ensure that RIA needs and the needs of investors are always considered within the regulatory environment. When you choose to work with us, you’ll see how deeply we are committed to your success. Visit us at www.tdainstitutional.com or call us at 800-934-6124.
Vanguard is one of the world’s largest investment management companies, providing an extensive array of investments, services, and practice management solutions to help financial advisors build their practices and serve their clients. As of December 31, 2011, we managed more than $1.66 trillion in U.S. fund assets, including a full range of low-cost ETFs and mutual funds. Connect with Vanguard® at advisors.vanguard.com or 800-997-2798.
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