Microsoft Word - 401kWire rankings_final Two NFP Executives Recognized on The 401kWire's 100 Most Influential List

Vince Giovinazzo and Lisa Kottler ranked among top 50 influencers in defined contribution
NEW YORK - February 24, 2015 - NFP, a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides employee benefits, property & casualty, retirement, and individual insurance and wealth management solutions, congratulates two of its executives named to The 401kWire's 100 Most Influential People in Defined Contribution list for 2014. NFP Retirement President, Vince Giovinazzo was ranked 18th and Senior Vice President of Retirement Services, Lisa Kottler was ranked 41st.
Ed O'Malley, President of the NFP Corporate Client Group, commented, "In the past year, NFP has experienced significant growth, continually adding advisors, resources and cutting-edge offerings. Both Vince and Lisa have been instrumental in driving our development, and we are pleased to see their contributions to the industry recognized."
The 100 Most Influential People in Defined Contribution list recognizes key players whose work continually improves the industry by setting higher standards of excellence. Giovinazzo and Kottler were recognized for their success in reshaping and growing their business in anticipation of the industry's development, as well as their dedication to facilitating participant outcomes in an increasingly challenging retirement plan landscape.

About NFP Retirement

NFP Retirement, Inc. (NFP Retirement) focuses on retirement plan consulting. As one of the largest independent retirement plan advisory firms in the country, with over $33 billion in assets under advisement (as of 01/01/2015), the firm serves hundreds of plan sponsors nationwide at private, public and nonprofit organizations. NFP Retirement helps create successful retirement plan outcomes for plan sponsors and plan participants.

About NFP

At NFP (National Financial Partners), our solutions and expertise are matched only by our personal commitment to each client's goals. We are a leading insurance broker and consultant
that provides employee benefits, property & casualty, retirement, and individual insurance and wealth management solutions. Our registered investment adviser and broker-dealer empowers
independent financial advisors with integrated technology, subject matter expertise and a suite of customized services.
NFP has more than 3,200 employees and global capabilities. Our expansive reach gives us access to the most highly rated insurers, vendors and financial institutions in the industry, while our locally based employees tailor each solution to meet our clients' needs. We have become one of the largest
insurance brokerage, consulting and wealth management firms by building enduring relationships with our clients and helping them realize their goals.
Recently NFP was ranked by Business Insurance as the 5th largest global benefits broker by revenue, the 4th largest US-based privately owned broker and the 11th largest broker of US business. In addition, PlanSponsor named NFP the 5th largest executive benefits provider of nonqualified deferred compensation by number of plans. Our independent broker-dealer ranked 11th in annual revenue
by Investment Advisor, and Rep ranked it the 6th highest in advisor production by assets under management.
For more information, visit www.nfp.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Gregory FCA for NFP nfp@gregoryfca.com

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