PEORIA, Ill., April 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliance Benefit Group (ABG) has been named a "Top Rated Firm" in the $1-$10 million market for record-keeping and administrative services by 401kExchange, a leading market research firm serving the retirement plan industry.  

ABG, one of the nation's largest retirement plan providers serving small- and mid-sized companies, earned the high rating for client satisfaction among its peers based upon an independent survey of more than 40,000 plan sponsors interviewed by 401kExchange.

"We are thrilled to be named a 'Top 10 Provider' by 401kExchange for our third consecutive year," said John G. Hopkins, IV, CPC, Executive Director of ABG.  "The small plan market can be challenging and requires a service-intensive platform.  At ABG, we commit significant resources to support this growing market segment.  Over the past year, for example, we have enhanced our online participant education tools and launched a quarterly e-newsletter geared toward informing plan sponsors of key retirement issues. We employ the latest technology, coupled with the highest level of service and integrity, to design customized business solutions.  We are proud to receive the recognition and look forward to serving the needs of this important market," concluded Mr. Hopkins.

"Alliance Benefit Group has shown remarkable consistency in their ability to deliver quality record-keeping and administrative services to plan sponsors, ranking as a top-rated provider based on over 40,000 plan sponsor surveys, three years in a row, " added Randy Mysel, President of 401kExchange.

About Alliance Benefit Group, LLC

Alliance Benefit Group, LLC is a national network of independently owned retirement plan consulting; investment advisory; health and welfare consulting; and benefits administration firms that operate as "Licensees" of Alliance Benefit Group, LLC.  Collectively, Alliance Benefit Group is one of the largest retirement plan administrators in the country; providing administration services to over 8,000 plans representing more than $25 billion in assets and over 700,000 participants.  For more information, please visit www.abgnational.com.

About 401kExchange

401kExchange is the leading source of business development, market intelligence, and due diligence services for the 401(k) and retirement industry serving the small and mid-size corporate market.  They connect plan sponsors, retirement advisors, broker dealers, and service providers with each other – and with the knowledge and support they need to succeed in a competitive, constantly changing 401(k) landscape.  For more information contact bdavis@401kExchange.com or visit www.401kexchange.com.

SOURCE Alliance Benefit Group, LLC