Bank of America Merrill Lynch provides access to a complete suite of retirement plan services to more than 40,000 corporate retirement plans and 6.1 million individuals across the United States, as of March 31, 2010, through our Retirement & Benefit Plan Services group.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional service at all levels, comprehensive and industry leading financial management tools and programs, and expert retirement planning and investment advice all to ensure that participants in Bank of America Merrill Lynch retirement plans retire according to plan. Some capabilities that

                                                                     set us apart from other organizations include:  

• Integrated Benefits solution — Through one Web site, call center, voice response system and Client Service Team, Plan Sponsors and their participants can seamlessly receive information and conduct transactions on their defined contribution, defined benefit, non-qualified deferred compensation and equity plans administered through Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
• Long-term commitment to retirement services — Providing financial advice and investment solutions to businesses, governments, institutions and individuals for more than 90 years. Through a multitude of investment options, Retirement & Benefit Plan Services is responsible for approximately $380 billion in total client assets as of March 31, 2010. 
• Investment alliance agreements with more than 130 mutual fund families that bring more than 4,700 investment options, including 64 actively managed and 9 passive collective trusts and more than 1,600 institutional share class investment options to retirement Plan Sponsors as of March 31, 2010.  This fits the long term Bank of America Merrill Lynch strategy of offering Plan Sponsors open investment architecture with no proprietary fund requirements, and offering our largest clients a full range of Institutional low cost share class options. 
• Advisory services — Offering a multi-channel advisory service through Merrill Lynch Advice Access. Channels include access to an online tool, advisory call center, financial advisors, and an actively managed account. Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s multi-channel advisory service distinguishes us from our competitors. 
• Experienced client service team – Retirement & Benefit Plan Services is staffed with seasoned, dedicated professionals. Bank of America Merrill Lynch provides unparalleled service to its clients.

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