America Group Retirement Strategy Centers Recognized as a Top Performer by LPL Financial

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- America Group Retirement Strategy Centers, an independent investment management firm focused on pre-retiree and retiree clients, today announced that it is ranked among the top ten independent firms in the country* affiliated with LPL Financial, the nation's largest independent broker-dealer**.  

"Over the past three decades, America Group Retirement Strategy Centers has become a powerhouse in Michigan due to their unswerving focus on helping clients plan for and manage their retirement," said Bill Dwyer, President of National Sales and Marketing for LPL Financial. "America Group offers pre-retirees and retirees a truly unique value proposition, and we congratulate them on their strong continued growth as a firm."  

"I am proud of our firm and the positive reputation we've built as a leader in serving pre-retirees and retirees with leading-edge investment management and financial planning services.  Our firm's robust expansion over the years has been due to the constant hard work and dedication of our over 50 financial professionals, who provide independent and objective counsel to our clients," said Craig J. Snyder, CFP, CLU, Founder and President of America Group Retirement Strategy Centers. "We thank our clients and 'friends of the firm' for their continued support."    

About America Group Retirement Strategy Centers

Established in 1981 and headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, America Group Retirement Strategy Centers is one of the premier financial services groups in Michigan. With over 50 financial professionals in various specialties, the firm provides conflict-free financial planning services, investment advice and asset management services to over 5000 clients in the Michigan area.  With over $850 million in brokerage and advisory assets under management, the firm's guiding philosophy is that all financial services should be looked at in the context of the client's best interest.  

America Group Retirement Strategy Centers was founded by Craig Snyder, who serves as the firm's President, and is also a member of the LPL Financial Executive Council, representing the top one percent* of all registered advisors affiliated with LPL.

About LPL Financial

LPL Financial is one of the nation's leading financial services companies and largest independent broker/dealer**.  Headquartered in Boston, Charlotte, and San Diego, LPL Financial and its affiliates offer industry-leading support to nearly 12,000 financial advisors and over 700 financial institutions who, in turn, provide independent financial advice to millions of Americans.

* Based on gross production

**Based on total revenues, Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2009

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC

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