Russell Investments Named Third Largest Investment Consultant

Russell Investments has been named by the 2010 Pensions & Investments Consultant Directory as the third largest consultant based on worldwide assets under advisement (AUA). Russell's expanding global consulting practice currently has more than $2 trillion in AUA and a team of more than 70 consultants located in Russell offices around the globe.

"Russell's global consulting practice works with many of the world's leading companies and organizations to help them solve their most complex investment challenges," said Janine Baldridge, global head of consulting and advisory services for Russell Investments. "We actively aggregate the knowledge gained from Russell's consulting relationships around the world so that our consultants can deliver local expertise backed by a framework of true global collaboration."

As part of an ongoing commitment to meeting client needs, Russell continues to broaden and deepen the strength of its global consulting team. In 2010, Russell expanded the team by more than 25 percent with the addition of specialists in the areas of alternatives, risk management and after-tax investing.

"Our clients' investment needs are at the heart of Russell's consulting practice, and our commitment to meet those needs is unwavering," said Andrew Doman, president and CEO, Russell Investments.