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Russell Investments Announces Several New Hires
Kate El-Hillow has joined Russell Investments as global chief investment officer (CIO), and Kevin Klingert has been hired as president. Both El-Hillow and Klingert will serve on Russell Investments’ executive committee and report to
Chairman and CEO Michelle Seitz.
“Kate and Kevin join us at a critical time, as asset owners increasingly look to partner with solutions providers that deliver highly customized investment strategies tailored to specific outcomes,” Seitz says. “Although we continue to see significant demand for investment solutions, only one in four asset owners with less than $10 billion in assets have outsourced their investment activities. Kate and Kevin will further enable Russell Investments to capture the industry’s growth while leveraging our expansive global franchise to provide a frictionless experience to our clients.”
SHEBOYGAN - Voters will head to the polls again on April 6 to choose between Jill Underly and Deborah Kerr for state superintendent of public instruction and decide on other local races and referendums.
Among the contested races to keep an eye on in Sheboygan are the races for mayor, City Council District 2 and school board.
Samantha Bastil is running unopposed to fill Judge L. Edward Stengel s spot as judge for Sheboygan County Circuit Court s Branch 1. Stengel announced his retirement in November after 36 years as a judge in the county and eight as district attorney. Bastil worked in the District Attorney’s Office for six years. In 2017, she was hired as the county s assistant corporation counsel. Last year, she began working at the Calumet County District Attorney’s Office.
TRA Acquires R. Bruce Tanner & Associates
The Retirement Advantage Inc. (TRA) has acquired R. Bruce Tanner & Associates (RBT) of Sugar Hill, Georgia.
“RBT has been a successful firm for decades. Both of our companies have substantial expertise in delivering industry-leading solutions to our clients, built upon a shared commitment to innovative technology and strong financial and operational discipline,” says
Jeff Schreiber, vice president of distribution of TRA. “TRA and RBT are a natural fit to join forces, and together will provide even greater value to clients, prospects and our financial advisory partners.”
The new team of retirement professionals will be led by