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Receive a complimentary copy of Sway's 10 Principles for DCIO Success by sending an email request with contact information to info@swayresearch.com.

Since 2004, Chris J. Brown, Sway's principal, has been researching the DCIO market. By gathering data and insights directly from executives with leading asset managers, DC providers, and retirement advisers, he now possesses a deep understanding of the keys to DCIO success.

A broad network of DCIO business leaders from around the asset management industry receives ongoing support from Sway Research through our research studies and management presentations.

Latest Research  The State of DCIO Distribution: 2012

Off-the-Shelf Research

The State of DCIO Distribution: 2012 -

Making the Most of Limited Resources to Thrive in a Maturing Market - In-depth research study featuring key DCIO business benchmarks, such as sales force productivity, headcounts, compensation; recordkeeper fees, annual DCIO sales and marketing budgets, and best practices for supporting DC platforms and retirement advisors. Designed specifically for DCIO sales executives, the data and analysis contained in this report will lead to enhancements in productivity and profitability. View the brochure.

 

Best Practices in DCIO Sales and Marketing - In-depth research study featuring benchmarks for annual DCIO budgets and insights from DC platform gatekeepers and 401(k)-focused advisors  on best-in-class sales practices and value-add programs. Click here for details.

 

Aligning an Organization for Platform Sales Success - In-depth research study featuring analysis of DCIO, sub-advisory, SMA, fund wrap, and other platform markets. Click here for details.

On-Site Presentations

Ideal for a strategic planning meeting or an annual meeting of the DCIO sales force let Sway Research customize a deck for your firm. Contact us for information and pricing.

DCIO Consulting

Enhancing a sales effort, or in need of competitive benchmarking data to evaluate your business? Contact us to learn how Sway Research can help and click here to review a few past engagements.

"Your DCIO report was definitely one of the most thorough and useful reports on the market that I've seen," is what the head of strategic planning and research with a leading U.S. fund family said about The State of DCIO Distribution.

"Understands the DCIO market better than any other researcher," is what the head of institutional sales with a leading U.S. fund family recently said about Mr. Brown.

 

Let us help your firm launch or enhance a DCIO effort by arming you with the following information:

  • DCIO market-sizing and growth projections

  • Evaluation of channel and platform opportunities

  • Deep insights into successful distribution strategy

  • Averages for sales force headcounts and compensation structures

  • Benchmarks for DCIO business profitability

  • Benchmarks for DC platform payments and portfolio fees

  • Insights into value-add programs needed to achieve success with advisors and TPAs

  • Knowledge of investment product structures, pricing, and key features

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