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2018 SPARK National Conference
R e t i R e m e n t i n d u s t R y C o n f e R e n C e
June 14 -15 • GayloRd nat ional R esoRt, nat ional HaRboR , md
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Recent Sponsors
SOLUTIONS FROMC O N G R U E N T
CORE
ENTERPRISEIRON
RecordkeeperThe Total IRA
NOW PART OF SS&C
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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
CORE
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NOW PART OF SS&C
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Recent Media
Recent Exh ib i tor s
Actuarial Systems Corporation
Allianz Global Investors
ADP
Allianz Global Investors
Appo Group
Ascensus
AXA
Benefit Trust
BenefitsLink.com & EmployeeBenefitsJobs.com
BenefitsPro.Com
BlackRock
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
DTCC
Empower Institutional
Enterprise Iron Financial Industry Solutions
Envestnet Retirement Solutions
Envisage Information Systems, LLC
Fiduciary Benchmarks
FIS
Fluent Technologies, Inc.
FPS Trust Company
Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc.
Globe Tax Services, Inc.
GoldStar Trust Company
HealthEquity
HealthSavings Administrators
Infosys McCamish Systems
Inspira
Invesco
Janus
J.P. Morgan Asset Management – Retirement Investments and Services
Keane
LOMA
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
Strategic Insight
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 2018 SPARK National Conference 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
2018 SPARK Nat iona l Conference
Who Should Sponsor/Exhibit?The SPARK National Conference 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 National Conference, 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* Wednesday: 7 pm to 9 pm Set-Up
Thursday: 7:00 to 8:00 am Breakfast 10:15 to 10:45 am Morning Break 2:20 to 2:50 pm Afternoon Break 5:00 to 7:00 pm Reception
Friday: 7:00 to 8:00 am Breakfast 10:15 to 10:45 am Morning Break
Tear down begins following the Friday break, and must be completed by 2:00 pm.
* Times subject to change.
SPARK National Conference Web SiteFor the latest information and updates on the conference agenda and further details, please make regular visits to the SPARK National Conference web site: www.sparkusa.org/spark-national
ContactTo register as an Exhibitor or Sponsor, please contact:
Marlene Jung, COO, CFOThe SPARK Institute, Inc. Phone: 860-658-5058Email: marlene@sparkinstitute.org
Hotel InformationWe have negotiated a reduced hotel rate of $279 per night at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, MD.Hotel reservations may be made in one of the following three ways:
Online at the SPARK National Conference web site www.sparkusa.org/national-hotel-registration
Call Joe Berry at Sanditz Travel, 860-344-7026 Email Joe Berry at jxberry@sanditz.com
2018 SPARK Nat iona l Conference
Call for SpeakersShare your passion with attendees. We pride ourselves on putting the leading
voices on stage at SPARK events.
We’re looking for new voices with thought-provoking ideas for panel discussions.
If you like to propose a speaker or session topic, we’d like to hear from you.
Phone: 860-658-5058
Email: marlene@sparkinstitute.org
Services Exhibition Floor Plan
Entrance
Entrance
CHERRY BLOSSOM BALLROOM
CHERRY BLOSSOM LOBBY
FOOD
COFFEE
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FOOD
SPARK
Registration
AV Tech Table
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Principal Sponsorship Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Session Sponsorship Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Material Sponsorship Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Meal/Refreshment Sponsorship Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Other Sponsorship Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Exhibitor Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Advertising Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Important Information, Requirements and Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Recent SPARK Conference Attendee Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-18
2018 SPARK Nat iona l Conference
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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 National Conference 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 National Conference 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
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 National Conference 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
Pr inc ipa l Sponsorsh ip Oppor tun i t i e s
Multiple Gold and Silver Sponsorships Available
NOW PART OF SS&C
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Mul t ip le Speak ing Oppor tun i t i e s Ava i l ab le
General and breakout sessions available - For pricing and availability contact:
Marlene Jung, COO, CFOThe SPARK Institute, Inc.
Phone: 860-658-5058Email: marlene@sparkinstitute.org
The SPARK National Conference will be held at the Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, MD
We have negotiated a reduced hotel rate of $279 per night.
Gaylord National Resor t, National Harbor, MD
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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 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 Opportunity to provide one white paper or other educational document (supplied by sponsor) which will be available to attendees in our conference app
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 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
Mobile App Presenting Sponsor SOLD – $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 National Conference web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Special recognition signage
Wifi Sponsorship - $10,500This sponsorship package offers exclusive rights to supply complementary wireless internet access to conference attendees. Enjoy high-profile brand exposure while giving attendees this valuable service.
Exclusive opportunity for one company WiFi access signage with company logo Three conference registrations Company logo and link throughout the SPARK 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.
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 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.
Mater ia l Sponsorsh ip Oppor tun i t i e s
* Printing specifications and deadlines apply, please call for details.
ENTERPRISEIRON
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Conference Registration* SOLD – $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 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
Thursday Breakfast SOLD – $3,500
Beverage cups and napkins imprinted with your company name/logo
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
Thursday Morning Break SOLD– $3,500
Beverage cups and napkins imprinted with your company name/logo.
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
Thursday Luncheon – $8,500 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.
Two conference registrations for sponsor’s employees
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
Thursday Afternoon Break SOLD – $3,500
Beverage cups and napkins imprinted with your company name/logo.
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
Meal/Refreshment Sponsorship Opportunities
* Printing specifications and deadlines apply, please call for details.
SOLUTIONS FROMC O N G R U E N T
CORE
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Thursday Evening Reception* – Call for detailsA company may take one or more of the following individual sponsorships or 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 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
Friday Breakfast* SOLD – $3,500
Beverage cups and napkins imprinted with your company name/logo
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
Friday Morning Break* SOLD – $3,500
Beverage cups and napkins imprinted with your company name/logo.
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
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* SOLD – $3,500
Company name/logo imprinted on mints distributed at all conference sessions
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK National Conference web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Special recognition signage
Meal/Refreshment Sponsorship Opportunities
YOUR LOGO HERE
YOUR LOGO HERE
* Printing specifications and deadlines apply, please call for details.
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Room Key CardsSOLD – $7,500First impressions are lasting impressions, so be the first to make an impression on all SPARK National Conference 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 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
Wednesday or Thursday Evening Turn-Down Service* – $5,000
Company logo on gourmet chocolates placed on each attendee’s pillow
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
Thursday Newspaper Delivery – $3,500
Friday Newspaper Delivery* – $3,500 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 National 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 National Conference web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Special recognition signage
Chair Drop – $1,500 Your marketing piece will be placed on the chair of all the attendees prior to a selected general session.
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK National Conference web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Special recognition signage Sponsorship opportunity is limited
Wednesday Room Drop – $3,500
Thursday Room Drop – $3,500additional hotel charges may apply
Your marketing piece delivered directly to the room of every attendee for the evening selected.
Company logo and link throughout the SPARK National Conference web site
Digital listing with your logo, contact information and company description (100 word limit)
Special recognition signage
Pre Conference Mailing – $500, 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, May 18th.
Post Conference Mailing – $500, 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. Please ship for delivery on Friday, June 8th.
Other Sponsorship Oppor tuni t ies
* Printing specifications and deadlines apply, please call for details.
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The Services Exhibition at the SPARK National Conference provides the perfect venue for you to showcase your products and services to the inerdustry’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 marlene@sparkinstitute.org.
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.
Adver t i s ing Oppor tun i t i e s
Exhibitor Information
Media Sponsorships Ava i lab le
For information and availability contact:
Marlene Jung, COO, CFOThe SPARK Institute, Inc.
Phone: 860-658-5058Email: marlene@sparkinstitute.org
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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.
Important Information, Requirements & Limitations
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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 Group
Recent SPARK Conference Attendee Companies
Benefit TrustBenefits 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 & Steers
Colorado National BankColumbia ManagementCommonwealth 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 Financial
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Recent SPARK Conference Attendee Companies
EPIC Advisors, Inc.ePlan Services, Inc.Euromoney Institutional InvestorExpertPlanFederal 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 Alliance
Hogan Lovells US LLPICMA-RCiGATEIgnites 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 Group
MarketUp, LLCMarsh 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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Recent SPARK Conference Attendee Companies
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, LLC
RolloverSystemsRREEFRS 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 Company
The Vanguard GroupThe Vita CompaniesThompson 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
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