Benefit Concepts of Haddonfield, NJ, Named "Practice of the Year" by Signator Investors, Inc.

BOSTON, March 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Benefit Concepts of Haddonfield, NJ, led by Founder and Principal Daniel Boychuck, AIF®, was named "Practice of the Year" for 2014 by Signator Investors, Inc., powered by John Hancock Financial Network.  This national competition recognizes and rewards excellence in business management, and is the pre-eminent measure of accomplishment within Signator Investors.

"I am very pleased to recognize the team at Benefit Concepts as the 2014 Practice of the Year winner," said Brian Heapps, president of John Hancock Financial Network. "I congratulate them on their dedication to clients and for running a practice that is truly exemplary."

"I am so proud of our firm for receiving this prestigious award," said Boychuck. "It was made possible through each member of the team's continuous hard work and dedication to our clients by servicing their needs with honesty, integrity and sincerity.  As a firm, we embrace teamwork, thinking outside of the box and creative considerations for our clients."

As part of the selection process for the award, made possible in part due to its relationship with National Financial®, the correspondent clearing business unit of Fidelity Investments®, Benefit Concepts, affiliated with Acorn Financial Services, underwent a rigorous assessment conducted by international management consulting firm Business Health. Business Health reviewed all applicants' client management, internal planning and structure, external relations, staffing and technology capabilities, and overall practice performance.

"National Financial is proud to be associated with the Signator Investors, Inc. Practice of the Year award," said Sanjiv Mirchandani, president of National Financial. "Growth and success in the advice industry is furthered by recognizing and learning from firms that excel in practice management and client service."

"It was an honor for Business Health to once again be asked to run the Practice of the Year Competition," said Ray Henderson, partner, Business Health.  "The quality of the finalists continues to be top notch.  Benefit Concepts has been a finalist each of the last 3 years and it is a credit to Dan and the team that the quality of their business and processes has continued to be improved and refined, leading to this prestigious award.  Benefit Concepts ranks amongst the top practices we have seen in the U.S. and in the other countries where we work," said Henderson.

About Benefit Concepts
Benefit Concepts is an employee benefit and financial services firm offering pension solutions, group benefits, and individual wealth management for business owners and individuals. The firm provides corporate qualified retirement plan design and support, full-service group employee benefits, and individual wealth creation and preservation strategies to meet the needs of business owners and individuals.

Embracing a team approach, Benefit Concepts ensures a wide breadth of experience is delivered to each client, based on individual needs. The firm encourages clients to integrate existing relationships with trustees, attorneys, accountants, and other professionals to ensure the firm takes a comprehensive approach when creating financial solutions.

About Business Health
Business Health is an international consulting firm specializing in the financial services industry. Business Health has developed and marketed a suite of unique and exclusive business diagnostic tools which are supported by a range of specialized consultancy services.

About National Financial
National Financial, a Fidelity Investments company, offers a comprehensive clearing platform, trading capabilities and business process and operations consulting to broker-dealer firms, banks and insurance companies. In addition to providing services to third-party institutions, the National Financial Services LLC (NFS) brokerage platform supports all the clearing and custody businesses at Fidelity, including Fidelity's retail, and capital markets businesses, bringing NFS assets under administration to more than $3.4 trillion as of September 30, 2014. For more information about National Financial, please visit www.nationalfinancial.com.

National Financial and Fidelity Investments (together, "Fidelity") are independent companies, unaffiliated with John Hancock Financial Network, Benefit Concepts, Acorn Financial Services and Business Health. The information and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and in no way represent the advice, opinions, or recommendations of Fidelity. There is no form of legal partnership, agency affiliation, or similar relationship between Fidelity and the third party companies referenced in this announcement, nor is such a relationship created or implied by the information found herein. Fidelity has not been involved with the preparation of the content supplied herein and does not guarantee or assume any responsibility for its content. National Financial and Fidelity Investments are registered marks of FMR LLC.

About Signator Investors, Inc.
Founded in 1968, Signator Investors, Inc., powered by John Hancock Financial Network, is an independent broker/dealer-Registered Investment Adviser based in Boston, Mass., that supports a national network of independent firms with more than 1,600 advisors and representatives across the U.S.

Signator partners with financial professionals who have proven experience and share its commitment to putting clients first. The firm's open product platform includes a comprehensive range of investment, advisory and protection products from leading carriers. And its first-class support, wealth of local and national resources and flexible business models help entrepreneurially minded financial professionals ensure that their clients are well taken care of.

Securities and investment advisory services offered through Signator Investors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, a registered investment adviser. 197 Clarendon St., Boston, MA 02116.

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