Utica, NY (February 27, 2019) BPAS, a leading national provider of retirement plans, benefit plans, fund administration, and collective investment trusts, announced its partnership with American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX) Trust Division to service the YOUR kPlan® 401k platform.

ANBTX Trust Division has partnered with BPAS to provide bundled plan administration and recordkeeping services for the YOUR KPlan®, a Group Trust that enables small-to-large business owners to adopt a 401(k) and Profit Sharing retirement plan without the cost, complexity, and fiduciary responsibility associated with independent retirement plans. YOUR KPlan® allows employers to offer the benefits of large corporation retirement plans to themselves and employees but on a small business budget. ANBTX Trust and BPAS recommend YOUR kPlan® to plans $500,000 or greater in size. They also offer a separate platform for start-up plans.

“Partnering with ANBTX Trust delivers the best of both worlds to business owners in the North Texas region—the trusted relationship of ANBTX Trust, which understands the unique challenges of small and large businesses in the region, and the expertise of BPAS, which specializes in administering Group Trusts across the country,” said Paul Neveu, President, BPAS Plan Administration and Recordkeeping. “Delivering successful retirement plans through our partnership exemplifies our goal of helping participants achieve better outcomes and retire with dignity.”

“The American National Bank of Texas, Trust Division formed YOUR kPlan® eleven years ago. As a bank focused on businesses, we understand the unique needs of our business customers and employers to provide valuable benefits for themselves and their employees at an affordable cost,” said Kathy A. Howe, EVP and Director of Wealth Management & Trust, ANBTX.  “We also knew that through a group plan—using the economies of scale—we could bring employers together, reduce expenses, and provide large company benefits and positive results for employers and families. We are proud to be the only bank in North Texas offering this valuable service to our business customers. And we look forward to our partnership with BPAS to provide these valuable services.”

BPAS provides plans with a comprehensive plan administration services, a robust education model with Financial Wellness programs, MyPlanLoan continuation program, and the option to add the Roadways Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

About ANBTX

American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX), founded in 1875 in Terrell, Texas, is one of the oldest and largest independently-owned banks in the state. With assets of $3 billion, the bank has more than 28 locations throughout North Texas serving Collin, Dallas, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Van Zandt Counties. As a community bank, American National Bank of Texas offers traditional banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and municipal governments as well as individual and corporate trust, investment and estate planning services through their Wealth Management Group. ANBTX has consistently been ranked one of the Top 100 Places to Work by the Dallas Morning News. Visit American National Bank of Texas online at www.anbtx.com. Member FDIC.

Lake Oswego, OR. (February 14, 2019) – Jensen Investment Management, today announced the addition of a Collective Investment Fund (CIF) vehicle for exclusive use by eligible qualified retirement plan trusts.

The Jensen Quality Growth Collective Investment Fund seeks to provide qualified institutional investors with the Firm’s flagship Quality Growth Strategy with the lower shareholder servicing costs associated with a CIF. The Jensen Quality Growth Strategy is built on a commitment to investing in quality businesses that can weather all economic climates and aims to provide attractive returns while mitigating downside risk.

We believe that the launch of the Jensen Quality Growth CIF is the latest example of Jensen’s 30 year commitment to providing our clients with tailored solutions that meet their needs. This new vehicle will enable us to service a wide range of institutional investors, especially in the defined contribution market, where plan sponsors are seeking compliant and more cost effective investment options.

Jensen has developed and launched the CIF in collaboration with Hand Benefits & Trust, a BPAS Company. Hand Benefits & Trust, was founded in 1963 and acts as the sponsor and Trustee of The Jensen Quality Growth CIF. The new fund launched on February 1, 2019, and will be accessible to eligible retirement plans through most recordkeeping platforms.

About Jensen

Jensen Investment Management was founded in 1988 as an independent, employee-owned investment management firm. The firm manages two mutual funds, the Jensen Quality Growth Fund and the Jensen Quality Value Fund, as well as separate institutional and private accounts. Jensen’s total assets under management as of December 31, 2018 were $7.4 billion.

About the CIF

The Jensen Quality Growth CIF was created by the Hand Composite Employee Benefit Trust and sponsored by Hand Benefits & Trust Company, a BPAS company that invests in Jensen Investment Management, the sub- advisor to the CIFs. The CIFs are not a mutual fund. Their shares are not deposits of Hand Benefits & Trust Company or Jensen Investment Management, and are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other agency. The CIFs are not securities that have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and are exempt from investment company registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

About Hand Benefits & Trust

Hand Benefits & Trust (HB&T), a BPAS company, is a chartered trust company providing institutional trust services including administration, valuation, and accounting for Collective Investment Funds. HB&T and its parent company, BPAS, are leaders in Collective Investment Trusts (CITs), partnering with over 50 investment firms to create more than 240 funds and 500 CUSIPs. BPAS supports 3,800 retirement plans, $77 billion in trust assets, $1 trillion in fund administration, and more than 450,000 participants. Visit bpas.com for more information.

To learn more about Jensen Investment Management, go to:  https://www.jenseninvestment.com/

Houston, TX, January 23, 2019 — Hand Benefits & Trust (HB&T), a BPAS company, is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Hewitt as its Sales Consultant, Institutional Trust.  HB&T is a leading national provider of employee benefit trust services.

A winning combination

Hewitt will deliver the full suite of the HB&T Collective Investment Fund (CIF) solutions to Asset Managers, Retirement Plan Advisors and Record-keepers across the nation. 

“We’re very pleased to have Chris join our team and look forward to extending HB&T CIF solutions to his plan advisor relationships,” said Stephen Hand, HB&T President. “Chris is already well established in the CIF community. His knowledge and reputation, coupled with our robust stable of world class asset manager sub advisors with long tenured track records will bring tremendous fee-transparency, flexibility, customization and another layer of fiduciary oversight to plan sponsors.” 

 

Collectives are built specifically for retirement plans and therefore have benefits above and beyond traditional 40-act funds. “CIFs generally provide for lower expense ratios, flexibility with underlying securities, and simplified 404(a)(5) compliance, which make it easier for clients to achieve their retirement goals,” added Hand. BPAS and its trust subsidiaries hold $77 billion in trust assets and have been administering CIFs since 1964.

Hewitt delivers a wealth of experience
Prior to joining HB&T, Hewitt held Defined Contribution Investment Only (DCIO) positions with PNC Capital Advisors, Emerald Advisors, and Sentinel Investments. He is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Drexel University.

About BPAS and HB&T

BPAS is a national provider of retirement plans, benefit plans, fund administration, and collective investment trusts. We support 3,800 retirement plans, $77 billion in trust assets, $1 trillion in fund administration, and more than 450,000 participants. With our breadth of services, depth of creative talent, and financial resources, we are well positioned to help our clients solve all their benefit plan challenges without the need to engage multiple providers. One company. One call.

The BPAS family of services includes: Plan Administration & Recordkeeping, TPA, Actuarial & Pension, VEBA & HRA/HSA, Fiduciary, AutoRollovers & MyPlanLoan, Healthcare Consulting, Transfer Agency, Fund Administration, Custody, and Collective Investment Trusts.

Specialty practices include: Auto Enrollment Plans, Multiple Employer Trusts/Plans, Plans with Employer Securities, Puerto Rico Section 1081 Plans, VEBA HRA Plans, Cash Balance Plans, Collective Investment Trusts, and Fund Administration.

BPAS subsidiaries include: Hand Benefits & Trust, NRS Trust Product Administration, Global Trust Company, and BPAS Trust Company of Puerto Rico.

As a solutions-oriented national practice, we are committed to “Solving Tomorrow’s Benefit Challenges Today.” Visit bpas.com for more information.

BPAS announced today that it is honoring Eugene Maloney, Esquire. In recognition of Maloney’s accomplishments, BPAS is dedicating the conference and training room in its Pittsburgh office. The Eugene Maloney Training and Conference Center will feature a special plaque and tribute in Maloney’s honor.

As corporate counsel and Executive Vice President at Federated Investors since 1972, Maloney has been the leading authority on all matters of fiduciary prudence. He has been instrumental in helping partners and Trustees establish sound processes for managing assets and client relationships.

BPAS would like to thank Gene for the key role he played in working with our company in matters of trustee delegation and processes in a retirement plan setting,” said Paul Neveu, President of BPAS Plan Administration & Recordkeeping. Read the full news release here.