New York, November 28 – National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) recently released their 2018 "Top Women Advisors" ranking and recognized five Financial Advisors at ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ. They've been recognized for their significant contribution to the retirement industry.

One of our advisors has been named a "Rising Star" – a top producer with less than five years of experience with retirement plans, while four of our advisors have been named "All-Stars," – top producers with their own practices.

"A thoughtful and experienced Financial Advisor is the key to navigating the challenges of retirement planning," said Brian Hull, Head WM USA. "These Advisors exemplify our firm's commitment to excellence in helping clients achieve their long-term goals. Congratulations to all on this important recognition."

Our ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Advisors on this year's list:

Name

Category

City & State

Sandra Cunningham

All-Star

Washington, D.C.

Alicia Malcolm

All-Star

Williamsville, NY

Megan Smith

All-Star

Dallas, TX

Limei Yu

All-Star

Chicago, IL

Jennifer Hocking

Rising Star

Irvine, CA

METHODOLOGY:

NAPA "Top Women Advisors" criteria was based on nominations provided to a task force from the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA). The finalists are reviewed based on pre-determined quantitative and qualitative characteristics, business focus, career accomplishments, their experience as a female advisor, and compliance record.Ìý An online voting window is taken into consideration when the task force nominated more than the threshold number of 50 permitted for the award.

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About ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Wealth Management Americas

Wealth Management Americas is one of the leading wealth managers in the Americas in terms of Financial Advisor productivity and invested assets. Its business includes ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ’s domestic U. S. and Canadian wealth management businesses, as well as international business booked in the U.S. It provides a fully integrated set of wealth management solutions designed to address the needs of ultra high net worth and high net worth clients.

About ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ

ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ provides financial advice and solutions to wealthy, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as private clients in Switzerland. The operational structure of the Group is comprised of our Corporate Center and five business divisions: Wealth Management, Wealth Management Americas, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ's strategy builds on the strengths of all of its businesses and focuses its efforts on areas in which it excels, while seeking to capitalize on the compelling growth prospects in the businesses and regions in which it operates, in order to generate attractive and sustainable returns for its shareholders. All of its businesses are capital-efficient and benefit from a strong competitive position in their targeted markets.

ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ is present in all major financial centers worldwide. It has offices in 54 countries, with about 34% of its employees working in the Americas, 35% in Switzerland, 18% in the rest of Europe, the Middle East and Africa and 13% in Asia Pacific. ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Group AG employs approximately 60,000 people around the world. Its shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

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