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The SPARK Institute, Inc. • Phone: 860-658-5058 • www.sparkinstitute.org
Sponso rsh ip and Exh ib i t o r O ppo r t un i t i e s
RetiRementi n d u s t RyConfeRenCeN o v. 3 - 5 • T H E B R E A K E R S • P A L M B E A C H , F L
2019 SPARK FoRum
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Recent SponSoRS
SOLUTIONS FROMC O N G R U E N T
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ENTERPRISEIRON
RecordkeeperThe Total IRA
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75, 68, 63, 74
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Additional 2013-2014 SponsorsRecent MAteRiAl/RefReShMent SponSoRS
ENTERPRISEIRON
Smart data that speaks to your markets
SOLUTIONS FROMC O N G R U E N T
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Recent MediA
Recent exhib itoRSActuarial Systems Corporation
Allianz Global Investors
ADP
Allianz Global Investors
Appo Group
Ascensus
AXA
Benefit Trust
BenefitsLink.com & EmployeeBenefitsJobs.com
BenefitsPro.Com
BlackRock
BrightScope, a Strategic Insight business
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
Cerulli Associates
Conduent
Congruent Solutions, Inc.
Convergent, LLC
Corporate Insight, Inc.
CPAS, A Xerox Company
CUNA Mutual Retirement Solutions
Custodia Financial
Creative Benefit Strategies, Inc.
dailyVest
Defined Contribution Real Estate Council (DCREC)
Deloitte Consulting
Delta Data
Dietrich and Associates
Dividend Capital Diversified Property Fund
DST / SS&C
DTCC
Empower Institutional
Enterprise Iron Financial Industry Solutions
Envestnet Retirement Solutions
Envisage Information Systems, LLC
Fiduciary Benchmarks
FIS
Fluent Technologies, Inc.
FPS Trust
Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc.
Globe Tax Services, Inc.
GoldStar Trust Company
HealthSavings Administrators
Infosys McCamish Systems
Inspira
Invesco
Janus
J.P. Morgan Asset Management – Retirement Investments and Services
Keane
LOMA
Market Strategies International
Merrill Corporation
Mesirow Financial
Millennium Trust Company
NAREIT
New York Life / Mainstay Investments
Oculus Partners, LLC
O’Neil Data Solutions
Paychex, Inc.
PenChecks Trust
Pension Advisory Group, Inc.
PIMCO
PNC Retirement Solutions
ProcessUnity, Inc.
Prudential Real Estate Investors (PREI)
Prudential Retirement
Retiree Income
Retirement Clearinghouse, LLC
Risk Compliance Performance Solutions, LLC
Russell Investments
Sapiens
Stadion Money Management
State Street Global Advisors
Student Loan Genius
The SPARK Institute, Inc
TPA Engine
Venture Solutions
Veritas Document Solutions, An RRD Company
Vertical Management Systems, Inc.
Virtus Investment Partners
Voya Financial
vWise, Inc.
WySTAR Global Retirement Solutions
XTRAC Solutions, a Fidelity Investments company
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Benefits of ParticipationThe 2019 SPARK Forum will provide opportunities for you to:
Increase your industry profile Enhance your brand and product awareness Promote your products and services to new prospects Introduce new products and services Network with industry leaders Meet with key industry media representatives Increase your professional knowledge
Who Should Sponsor/Exhibit?The SPARK Forum is the perfect venue for any company that provides products and services to the retirement services market. Among the organizations that choose the conference to support their marketing efforts through sponsorships or exhibits are:
Mutual funds and other investment management organizations
Record keeping service providers Communications and printing firms Systems and technology companies
Consulting firms Education and training companies Trust companies Outsourcing organizations Rollover service providers
Attendee ProfileBy taking an active, visible role as a sponsor or exhibitor at the SPARK Forum, you’ll have access to the top retirement industry executives, managers and other professionals who attend the conference, including:
Retirement business presidents Investment advisors and managers TPA owners and managers Fund company managers 403(b) service providers Record keeping administrators Sales and marketing executives and managers Product development executives Government affairs representatives Legal, risk management and compliance professionals
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Services Exhibition Hours* Sunday: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Set-Up
6:00 to 8:00 pm Reception Monday: 7:00 to 8:00 am Breakfast
9:50 to 10:20 am Morning Break 2:00 to 2:30 pm Afternoon Break 5:00 to 7:00 pm Reception Tuesday: 7:00 to 8:00 am Breakfast
10:00 to 10:30 am Morning Break Tear down is from Noon - 1:00 pm on Tuesday, following
the last session. * Times subject to change.
SPARK Forum Web SiteFor the latest information and updates on the conference agenda and further details, please make regular visits to the SPARK Forum web site: www.sparkusa.org/spark-forum.
ContactTo register as a Sponsor or Exhibitor, please contact:
Marlene Jung, COO, CFOThe SPARK Institute, Inc.Phone: 860-658-5058Email: [email protected]
Hotel InformationThe SPARK Forum will be held at the magnificent Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida. Due to our long standing relationship with the facility, we have negotiated a reduced hotel rate of $325 per night.
You may reserve your hotel room online at the SPARK Forum website, www.sparkusa.org/spark-forum/hotel-registration.php
If you have any questions, please contact Joe Berry at 860-344-7026, or by email at [email protected].
Session sponsorship opportunities at this year’s Forum can include topics targeted to the following audience: 401(k) service providers Record Keepers Financial advisors Cyber Security professionalsIf you are interested in raising your profile among any of these audiences, please contact Marlene Jung for details on the session sponsorships and the benefits for your organization. Phone: 860-658-5058 Email: [email protected]
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Principal Sponsorship Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Golf Tournament Sponsorship Opportunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Material Sponsorship Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Meal/Refreshment Sponsorship Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Other Sponsorship Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Media Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Exhibitor Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Advertising Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Important Information, Requirements and Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recent SPARK Conference Attendee Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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pRincipAl SponSoRShip oppoRtUnitieS
Exclusive Platinum Sponsorship – $25,000 An 8’ x 20’ double exhibit booth space in the Services Exhibition. First choice of prime booth location.
Five conference registrations for sponsor’s employees
Six conference registrations for sponsor’s customers and/or prospects
An ad on the SPARK and SPARK Institute web sites for 90 days
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre and post conference mailings (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage Opportunity to provide one white paper or other educational document (supplied by sponsor) which will be available to attendees in our conference app.
Gold Sponsorships – $15,000 An 8’ x 10’ exhibit booth space in the Services Exhibition. Choice of prime booth location based on order of commitment (i.e., priority over other sponsors except Platinum)
Four conference registrations for sponsor’s employees
Five conference registrations for sponsor’s customers and/or prospects
An ad on the SPARK and SPARK Institute web sites for 60 days
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre and post conference mailings (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage Opportunity to provide one white paper or other educational document (supplied by sponsor) which will be available to attendees in our conference app.
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54, 6, 100, 0
75, 68, 63, 74
55, 42, 39, 33
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Silver Sponsorships – $12,500 An 8’ x 10’ exhibit booth space in the Services Exhibition. Choice of prime booth location based on order of commitment (i.e., priority over other sponsors except Platinum and Gold)
Three conference registrations for sponsor’s employees
Four conference registrations for sponsor’s customers and/or prospects
An ad on the SPARK and SPARK Institute web sites for 30 days
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre and post conference mailings (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage Opportunity to provide one white paper or other educational document (supplied by sponsor) which will be available to attendees in our conference app.
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pRincipAl SponSoRShip oppoRtUnitieS
Bronze Sponsorships – $15,000 An 8’ x 10’ exhibit booth space in the Services Exhibition. Choice of prime booth location based on order of commitment (i.e., priority over other sponsors except Platinum, Gold and Silver)
Three conference registrations for sponsor’s employees
Fifteen conference registrations for Advisors only An ad on the SPARK website for 30 days Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum website
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Special recognition signage Opportunity to provide one white paper or other educational document (supplied by sponsor) which will be available to attendees in our conference app.
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Golf Sponsorship Cost - Call for details
Achieve high visibility among the golfers playing in the SPARK Forum Golf Tournament at The Breakers on Sunday morning. We will customize the tournament to fit your company’s needs. Please contact SPARK to create your own golf package. The base golf tournament sponsorship includes:
An 8’ x 10’ exhibit booth space in the Services Exhibition
Four conference registrations for sponsor’s customers and/or prospects
Four golf tournament registrations
Company logo throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre or post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage
Recognition during the announcement of prize winners
Potential package items include: Company logo on coolers, balls, tees, gloves, towels, and caps
Coffee and danish for golfers at tournament check-in
Dedicated beverage and luncheon cart for golfers
Gol f tournament Sponso r sh ip
Conference Beach Towels* SOLD – $12,500 The towels will be handed out to attendees at registration.
Company name/logo printed along with SPARK Forum information
Company logo throughout the SPARK Forum Conference web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre or post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage Opportunity to provide one white paper or other educational document (supplied by sponsor) which will be available to attendees in our conference app.
Mate r i a l Sponso r sh ip oppor tun i t i e s
Conference Tote Bag* SOLD – $12,500 Distributed to all attendees at registration.
Company name/logo imprinted on the Conference Tote Bags
Two conference registrations for sponsor’s employees Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre or post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage Opportunity to provide one white paper or other educational document (supplied by sponsor) which will be available to attendees in our conference app.
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* Printing specifications and deadlines apply, please call for details.
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* Printing specifications and deadlines apply, please call for details.
Mate r i a l Sponso r sh ip oppor tun i t i e s
Name Tag Lanyards* SOLD – $8,500 Distributed to all attendees at registration.
Company name/logo woven on Name Tag Lanyards Two conference registrations for sponsor’s employees Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre or post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage
Mobile App Presenting Sponsor - $12,500 Generate high visibility for your company as the exclusive, presenting sponsor of our newly designed mobile app.
Company name/logo featured as app sponsor every time the app is opened or refreshed
Three conference registrations for sponsor’s employees Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Conference website
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100-word limit)
Pre and post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Company logo displayed on the app sponsor page Special recognition signage Opportunity to provide one white paper or other educational document (supplied by sponsor) which will be available to attendees in our conference app.
Pocket Agenda* SOLD– $3,500 The Pocket Agenda will be distributed to all attendees at registration.
Company name/logo prominently displayed on the agenda used throughout the Conference
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Special recognition signage
Charging Station Sponsor - $12,500Provide an invaluable service with this exclusive branding opportunity. Stations are provided for attendees who need to charge a mobile device, at no cost. They charge quickly and are highly utilized. An exclusive branding opportunity in high-traffic spots.
Sponsor logo/branding on charging station Three conference registrations Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre or post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage Opportunity to provide one white paper or other educational document (supplied by sponsor) which will be available to attendees in our conference app.
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Mea l /Re f r e shment Sponso r sh ip oppor tun i t i e s
Conference Registration* – $3,500 Conference attendees will be greeted with refreshments as they arrive to register for the conference.
Napkins imprinted with your company name/logo Assorted refreshments and snacks during registration Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre or post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage
Sunday Evening Reception* – $7,500 Make a real impression on attendees at the first conference function.
Beverage napkins and beverage cups imprinted with your company name/logo
Two conference registrations for sponsor’s employees Company logo throughout the SPARK Forum Conference web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre or post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage
After Hours Networking SOLD – Call for DetailsGenerate high visibility for your company by sponsoring the after hours networking event in the Beach Club. We will customize the reception to fit your company’s need.
The base package includes: Special recognition and customized signage as our After Hours Networking Sponsor
Branded VIP E-vite (created by SPARK) to conference attendees to personally invite them to attend
Promotion of Networking Event in the Conference Mobile App
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre or post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage
Monday Breakfast* SOLD– $3,500
Beverage cups and napkins imprinted with your company name/logo
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre or post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage
Monday Morning Break* SOLD – $3,500
Beverage cups and napkins imprinted with your company name/logo.
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre or post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage
Monday Luncheon* – $5,500 Generate high visibility for your company by sponsoring the only luncheon during the conference, with the added opportunity to provide a gift with your name/logo to each attendee as they sit down for lunch.
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre or post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage
Monday Afternoon Break* SOLD – $3,500
Beverage cups and napkins imprinted with your company name/logo.
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre or post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage
* Printing specifications and deadlines apply, please call for details.
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Tuesday Morning Break* SOLD – $3,500
Beverage cups and napkins imprinted with your company name/logo.
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre or post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage
Water Station Sponsorship* – $5,500 Insulated tumbler cups (with lid and straw) imprinted with your company name/logo will be available at water stations throughout the conference.
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK National Conference web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre or post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage
Conference Mints* – $3,500 Company name/logo imprinted on mints distributed at all conference sessions
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Special recognition signage
Mea l /Re f r e shment Sponso r sh ip oppor tun i t i e s
Monday Evening Reception*A company may become a co-sponsor of one or more of the following individual sponsorships. Contact SPARK staff to discuss further options:
Beverage Service Hors d’Oeuvres
All sponsorships include: Napkins imprinted with your company name/logo (napkins and cups included with beverage service)
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre or post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage
Tuesday Breakfast* SOLD – $3,500
Beverage cups and napkins imprinted with your company name/logo
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre or post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage
YOUR LOGO HERE
YOUR LOGO HERE
* Printing specifications and deadlines apply, please call for details.
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other Sponso r sh ip oppor tun i t i e s
Room Key Cards* SOLD – $7,500First impressions are lasting impressions, so be the first to make an impression on all SPARK Forum attendees.
Company name/logo and message on Room Key Cards distributed to attendees upon check-in
Two conference registrations for sponsor’s employees Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre or post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage
Sunday or Monday Evening Turn-Down Service* – $5,000
Company logo on gourmet chocolates placed on each attendee’s pillow
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Pre or post conference mailing (supplied by sponsor) to attendees, plus postage
Special recognition signage
Monday or Tuesday Newspaper Delivery* – $5,500 Company name/logo printed on label affixed to The Wall Street Journal delivered to each attendee registered at the hotel
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum Conference web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Special recognition signage
Pens* – $3,000 Sponsor-provided pens with company logo or corporate message distributed with pads at each general session
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Special recognition signage
Chair Drop* – $3,500 Your marketing piece will be placed on the chair of each attendee prior to a selected general session.
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Special recognition signage Sponsorship opportunity is limited
Sunday Room Drop – $3,500
Monday Room Drop – $3,500 additional hotel charges may applyYour marketing piece delivered directly to the room of every attendee for the evening selected.
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK Forum web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Special recognition signage
Pre-Conference Mailing – $1,000, plus postageSend a pre-conference solicitation to your prospects. Items will be mailed the week before the conference and must be received at SPARK fully assembled with postage and ready for mailing no later than Friday, Oct. 19.
Post-Conference Mailing – $1,000, plus postageItems will be mailed the week after the conference to all registered attendees and must be received at SPARK fully assembled with postage and ready for mailing prior to the conference.
* Printing specifications and deadlines apply, please call for details.
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The Services Exhibition at the SPARK Forum provides the perfect venue for you to showcase your products and services to the industry’s top decision makers. With exclusive exhibit hours, exhibitors will have significant opportunities to showcase products and services, network, develop prospects, and meet with current clients.
Exhibitor Package – $3,500 single / $5,500 double
An 8’x10’ exhibit booth space in the Services Exhibition (8’x20’ for double booth space)
One conference registration (two for double booths)
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK conference web site
Web Ad – Call for DetailsAs the primary source for details and registration for the SPARK National Conference, the SPARK web site will receive heavy traffic before and after the conference. Limited ad space is available to promote your company, including a link on our conference web site. For details, contact:
Marlene Jung at 860-658-5058 or [email protected].
Conference Event App Advertising – Call for DetailsAdvertising space is available in our new Conference App, which will be the primary onsite resource for the conference including the agenda, session and speaker information, detailed sponsor and exhibitor information and social media feeds. A limited number of banner ads will be available that will allow sponsors to increase their advertising impressions and further engage attendees.
* Printing specifications and deadlines apply, please call for details.
For information and availability contact:Marlene Jung, COO, CFOThe SPARK Institute, Inc.
Phone: 860-658-5058Email: [email protected]
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Sponsorship benefits are subject to change and substitution with benefits of equal or greater value when necessary due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (e.g., weather and facility limitations).
Sponsorship opportunities are limited, and are assigned on a first-come, first served basis.
Membership in SPARK is required for exhibitors or sponsors.
Vendor members must exhibit in order to attend the conference.
Signs and other promotional material are limited to the Services Exhibition.
Sponsors and exhibitors may not sponsor or host competing events on or off-site during Conference sessions and functions.
All sponsor and exhibitor logos, company descriptions, and other information must be received by the stated deadlines in order to be included in designated print materials.
All exhibitors will receive an Exhibitor Services Manual from the drayage company, Arata Expositions, Inc., with details regarding shipping, set up, etc. The Manual will include information about ordering tables, chairs, special power hook-ups, audio-visual equipment, phone lines, etc. These additional costs are not included in the Exhibitor Fee. All shipping arrangements must be made through Arata Expositions, Inc. as the hotel will not accept direct shipments.
SPARK and the hotel are not responsible for exhibitors’ equipment and materials.
Cancellation Policy - Sponsorship and exhibitor commitments cannot be cancelled, and the associated fees are non-refundable. Sponsorship and exhibitor fees are non-transferrable to future conferences or events.
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Recen t SpARK con fe rence At tendee compan i e s
401(k) Advisor401kDIRECT401kWireABG Retirement Plan ServicesAccess Data, A Broadridge CompanyActuarial Systems Corp. (ASC)ADP Retirement ServicesAFS Financial GroupAGH Wealth AdvisorsAHC (Anthony Hodges Consulting)AIGAlerus Retirement SolutionsAllen, Gibbs & Houlik, L.C.AllianceBernsteinAllianz Global InvestorsALM Media LLCALPS, A DST CompanyAlston & Bird LLCAltus GroupAmerican Benefits CouncilAmerican Century InvestmentsAmerican Enterprise InstituteAmerican FundsAmerican PensionsAmerican PortfoliosAmerican Retirement AssociationAmeritas Life Insurance Corp.Aon HewittAPPO GroupAQR Capital ManagementArchimedes SystemsAris Retirement ServicesArlington Benefits GroupArnerich Massena EducationAscensusAspen InstituteAspire Financial ServicesASPPA/NAPAAsset International, Inc.Asset Strategy ConsultantsAssociated Trust CompanyAustin Capital, LLC AXA Equitable LLCBaillie GiffordBaird AdvisorsBanc of CaliforniaBank of America Merrill LynchBaringsBB&TBD Consulting GroupBenefit Consultants GroupBenefit Trust
Benefits SellingBenefitsLink.comBenefitsPro.comBerkshire Asset ManagementBipartisan Policy CenterBlackRockBloomberg BNABlueStarBluff Point AssociatesBMO Harris Bank, N.A.BNABNP Paribas Investment PartnersBNY MellonBOK FinancialBoston FinancialBPASBridgePoint Group, LLCBrightScope, a Strategic Insight businessBrightwork Partners, LLCBristol Health ServicesBroadridge Financial SolutionsBryan, Pendleton, Swats & McAllisterCafaro GreenleafCallan AssociatesCalvert GroupCambridge Investment ResearchCammack RetirementCanandaigua National BankCapital Bank & Trust CompanyCapital Retirement Plan Services, Inc.Capstone Retirement GroupCapTrust Financial AdvisorsCascade Financial ManagementCastle Rock InnovationsCDM Retirement ConsultantsCenter for Fiduciary Management LLCCenturion Group, LLCCerulli AssociatesCetera Financial GroupChandler, OíRear & AssociatesChao & Company, Ltd.Charles SchwabChesapeake Benefit PartnersCIO Executive AdvisorsClarion PartnersClark Capital Management Group, Inc.CMC Interactive LLCCody Partners, LLCCognizant Technology SolutionsCohen & SteersColorado National BankColumbia Management
Commonwealth Financial NetworkCompass Financial Partners, LLCComprehensive Benefit Services, Inc.ConduentCongruent Solutions, Inc.ConvergentCorporate Insight, Inc.CPI Qualified Plan ConsultantsCPS Investment AdvisorsCreative Benefit Strategies, Inc.CUNA Mutual Retirement SolutionsCustodia FinancialDailyAccess CorporationDavenport & CompanyDavid K. Young Consulting, LLCDavis & Harman LLPDCIIADCRECDeloitte Consulting LLPDeloitte Tax LLPDelta DataDepartment of Homeland SecurityDeutsche BankDietrich and Associates, Inc.Dimensional Fund AdvisorsDiMeo Schneider & AssociatesDividend CapitalDrinker, Biddle & Reath, LLPDSTDTCCDuPont CompanyDWS InvestmentsEagle Asset ManagementECGeClerxEdelman Financial ServicesEdward JonesEJReynolds, Inc.Elliott Davis Decosimo, PLLCEmployee Benefit AdvisorEmployee Benefit NewsEmployee Benefit Research InstituteEmployee FiduciaryEmployeeBenefitsJobs.comEmpower InstitutionalEnquironEnterprise Iron Financial Industry SolutionsEnvestnet Retirement SolutionsEnvoy FinancialEPIC Advisors, Inc.ePlan Services, Inc.Euromoney Institutional Investor
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Recen t SpARK con fe rence At tendee compan i e s
ExpertPlanFederal Retirement Thrift Investment BoardFederated InvestorsFELA | LifeCentsfi360Fidelity Institutional Wealth ServicesFidelity InvestmentsFiduciary Benchmarks Fiduciary Capital Management, Inc.Fiduciary Plan Governance, LLCFifth Third Institutional ServicesFinaConnectFinancial Network Investment CorporationFinancial Services Information Analysis and Sharing
CenterFirst State Trust CompanyFIS Retirement ServicesFluent TechnologiesFranklin Templeton InvestmentsFreeERISA.comF-Squared InvestmentsFund ActionFund IntelligenceGalliard Capital ManagementGE Asset ManagementGenpactGenworth FinancialGeorgetown UniversityGerstein FisherGiller & CalhounGlenmede Investment ManagementGlobal Index AdvisorsGlobal Investment Management, LLCGlobeTax GLP Strategic Administrative Group LLCGoldman SachsGoldStar Trust CompanyGreat American Financial ResourcesGroom Law Group, CharteredGRPAAGuardian Life Insurance Company of AmericaGuidedChoiceHand Benefits & Trust, a BPAS CompanyHealthSavings AdministratorsHelloWallet, LLCHengtian Highmark HealthHITRUST AllianceHogan Lovells US LLPICMA-RC
iGATEIgnites ResearchiJoin SolutionsIllinois State Treasurer’s OfficeIndustrial Medium SoftwareInfosys McCamish SystemsIngham Retirement GroupInnovest Portfolio Solutions, LLCInsight Wealth Solutions, LLCInspiraInstitutional InvestorInsured Retirement InstituteIntegrated RetirementInvescoInvestment Advisor MagazineInvestment NewsInvestmentWiresInvestor SolutionsIRSJ.P. Morgan Asset Management -- Retirement
Investments and ServicesJanney Montgomery Scott, LLCJanus Capital GroupJanus LabsJohn HancockJudy Diamond AssociatesJuly Business ServicesKarp Capital ManagementKeaneKeller Benefit ServicesKeystone PartnersKindred HealthcareKiplingerísKnowledgentKPMGLazard Asset ManagementLeadership Center for Investment StandardsLifetime Wealth Advisors, LLCLighthouse Strategic AdvisorsLIMRALincoln Financial GroupLockton CompaniesLOMALondon Life InsuranceLPL FinancialLynchval Systems WorldwideManagers Investment GroupManning & Napier Advisors, Inc.Marco Consulting GroupMarketUp, LLC
Marsh Risk ConsultingMarshall & Ilsley Trust CompanyMassMutual Financial GroupMathew Greenwald & AssociatesMatrix Financial Solutions, a Broadridge CompanyMcGraw-Hill Financial CommunicationsMcKinsey & CompanyMeltzer Retirement Plan ServicesMercerMerrill CorporationMesirow FinancialMetLifeMFS Investment ManagementMidamerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions,
Inc.Milestone Investments, Inc.Millennium Investment & Retirement AdvisorsMillennium Trust CompanyMillimanMoney-Media, A Financial Times CompanyMontgomery Retirement Plan Advisors, Inc.Moore Wealth, Inc.Morgan StanleyMorley Financial Services, Inc.MorningstarMRPMutual of OmahaNAPLIANAREITNational Automobile Dealers AssociationNational Benefit Services, LLCNational Life GroupNational UnderwriterNationwide FinancialNCP SolutionsNEPSNeuberger BermanNew York LifeNewport GroupNextCapitalNexus Financial ServicesNorthern TrustNRECAOculus Partners, LLCOk401k, Inc.OneAmerica Financial PartnersOppenheimerFundsPacific LifePAiPantheon
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Paradigm Capital ManagementPartners GroupPatterson Financial GroupPaychex, Inc.PenChecks TrustPension & Benefits DailyPension Advisory Group, Inc.Pension Dynamics CorporationPension Financial Services, Inc.Pension PlanetPensions & InvestmentsPentegra Retirement ServicesPershing, LLCPew Charitable TrustsPFS InvestmentsPGIM Real EstatePiedmont Independent FiduciariesPIMCOPioneer InvestmentsPlanAdviserPlanserve Data SystemsPNC BankPotomac Wealth ManagementPrincipal Financial GroupProcessUnityProfessional Capital ServicesProfessional Development SolutionsProvenance Wealth Advisors LLCPrudential Real Estate InvestorsPrudential RetirementPSA Financial AdvisorsPutnam InvestmentsPwCQP ConsultingRamsey Solutions - SmartDollarRaymond James & AssociatesRCP SolutionsReliance Trust, an FIS CompanyRenaissance Benefit AdvisorsRetirement Alliance, Inc.Retirement Clearinghouse, LLCRetirement Horizons, Inc.Retirement Income JournalRetirement Learning CenterRetirement Planners & AdministratorsRetirement Playbook, Inc.Retirement Research, Inc.Rimkus, Marciano & AssociatesRiverBay Investment Group, LLCRolloverSystems
RREEFRS InvestmentsRussell InvestmentsRVK, Inc.S&P Capital IQ Financial CommunicationsSageview Advisory GroupSallie MaeSapiensSaveDaily, Inc.SCICOM Data ServicesSecurianSecurity BenefitSegal GroupSEISentry Life Insurance CompanyShoeFitts MarketingSibson ConsultingSimoneaux & Stroud Consulting ServicesSmart401kSocial Security SolutionsSouthwest Securities, Inc.Spectrem GroupStable Value Investment AssociationStadion Money ManagementState of DelawareState Street Global AdvisorsSterling Resources, Inc.Stonestreet Equity, LLCStudent Loan GeniusSunTrust BankT. Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services, Inc.TASCTax AnalystsTax NotesTD AmeritradeTegrit GroupThe Atlantic Group-Morgan StanleyThe Bancorp BankThe Brookings InstitutionThe HartfordThe Journal of RetirementThe Lapps GroupThe Madison CoalitionThe Omni GroupThe Online 401(k)The Retirement Plan Company, LLCThe Retirement Readiness InstituteThe Standard Insurance CompanyThe Vanguard GroupThe Vita Companies
Thompson Hine, LLPTIAATIAA-NuveenTicker.comTotal Benefit Communications, Inc.Towers WatsonTPA EngineTrademark Capital ManagementTransamerica Retirement SolutionsTreacy & CompanyTrinetTSA Consulting Group, Inc.U.S. BankU.S. Department of LaborU.S. Department of TreasuryU.S. Government Accountability OfficeUbiquity Retirement & SavingsUBS Financial ServicesUnited Retirement Plan ConsultantsUSAAUSI Consulting GroupUSVI PensionsVALICVan Eck GlobalVanguard GroupVenture SolutionsVeritas Document Solutions, An RRD CompanyVertical Management SystemsVirtus Investment PartnersVoya FinancialVoya Investment ManagementvWise, Inc.Wabash Capital, Inc.WalmartWard Financial Advisory GroupWashington Financial GroupWashington PostWells Fargo Health Benefit ServicesWells Fargo Institutional Retirement and TrustWEMA Senior StrategiesWilliam BlairWillis Towers WatsonWilmington Trust CompanyWilshire Associates, Inc.Winona National BankWinsteadXinnovation, Inc.XTRAC Solutions, a Fidelity Investment Company
Recen t SpARK con fe rence At tendee compan i e s