The leading independent source of detailed information on target date theory, design, and analysis, Target Date Analytics LLC (TDA) specializes in target date indexes for reporting clarity and glide path licensing. TDA created and maintains the BrightScope On Target Indexes (OTI). TDA is the sub-advisor to the Hand Benefits & Trust SMART Funds®, a series of target date collective investment trusts, based on the OTI. Target Date Analytics is the home of "Popping the Hood," a recurring and comprehensive analysis of target date fund families. TDA also consults plan sponsors, advisors, and fund companies on glide path design and allocation, and assists with the creation of custom target date solutions. For more information on TDA, visit www.ontargetindex.com.

Acceleration Retirement provides sales, marketing, analytical, and process expertise to retirement advisors and plan providers to accelerate growth, reduce cost, and expand revenue from existing clients. For advisors, the Growth Accelerator™ provides high quality practice management, marketing and lead generation services to a select group of advisors. For retirement plan providers, Acceleration Retirement provides consulting, analytics, strategic outsourcing and advisor services. For more information on Acceleration Retirement, visit www.accelerationretirement.com.

Strategic Ethos studies the links between leadership behaviors, core values, and a defined decision-making process. The research has been used to launch a series of books and training programs for the investment industry, including 401k-Ethos, which is offered through BrightScope. The company was founded in 2007 by Don Trone, who is regarded to be one of the most trusted authorities on fiduciary responsibility in the industry.

Other titles in the Ethos series include: Fiduciary Ethos-Investment Advisor Edition; Fiduciary Ethos-Trustee Edition; Fiduciary Ethos-FPA Edition; and Wealth Management Ethos. For more information on Strategic Ethos, please visit www.5ethos.com.