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Products October 28, 2011
MS Plan Switches to VALIC Mutual Fund Platform
October 28, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – VALIC has been retained as a plan provider for the Mississippi Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
Reported by
Rebecca Moore
In addition, the plan converted from VALIC’s annuity platform to its open-architecture mutual fund platform that utilizes thousands of non-proprietary investment choices from over 100 fund families. The platform features a fixed-interest option and technology enhancements at both the plan sponsor and plan participant level, according to a press release.
Participants also have access to an on-site financial adviser to assist employees with retirement and financial planning issues.
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