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Benefits Consultant James Perry specializes in reducing the employer’s group employee benefit costs through in-depth market research, strategic plan design, claims data analysis and diligent negotiations. He directs the strategic benefits process, monitors the business plan and ensures the delivery of exceptional client service. Jim has extensive experience in the Florida market and serves clients from the firm’s regional office in Orlando, Fla.

The Pimco Total Return Fund, Pimco's flagship bond fund, will be soon permitted to invest up to 20% of the Fund in junk bonds, up from 10% currently.

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Megent is planning to expand its union-sponsored retirement plan services.

Even after Congress phased out two popular claiming strategies, you should remind clients they can increase their benefits simply by being patient.

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The new recruits are industry veterans who oversaw more than $330 million in client assets.

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