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DSG Launches Study

"Financial Advisors Attitudes and Perceptions about Retirement Income and Asset Distribution Management"

August 22, 2005 - The Diversified Services Group (DSG) has launched of a major syndicated research study as part of its ongoing RM2 Report Series. This study is an in-depth, qualitative assessment of financial advisors and their management across five distribution channels; Insurance Agents, Independent NASD Representatives, Stockbrokers/Wirehouse Representatives, Bank Registered Representatives, and Financial Planners.

It will allow sponsors to gauge the activities and the progress each channel in the burgeoning Retirement Income Market. The study is designed uncover any gaps between the advisors, their management, the companies they represent, and the clients they serve.

According to Wm. Borden Ayers, a DSG Principal, "Substantial gaps exist between what consumers are asking for and what is being provided to address their retirement income needs. DSG’s objective is to examine how in-tune distribution is to the needs of their clients and the offerings their companies supply."

DSG is a multi-disciplined firm that provides consulting, research, and executive development to the financial services industry. This study is part of DSG’s ongoing series of syndicated research on the Retirement Income Market, known as the RM² Reports™. These reports focus on issues that firms face as they develop services, products and marketing initiatives to reach individuals and compete at and after the Retirement Inflexion Point™.

For more information go to www.dsg-network.com or contact:

Wm. Borden Ayers, Principal
Phone: 610-989-1710 ext. 21
Fax: 610-989-1730
Email: bordena@dsg-network.com

The Diversified Services Group, Inc.
303 West Lancaster Avenue, Suite 2E
Wayne, PA 19087