Putnam Investments Named Distribution Team of the Year

Putnam Investments has been named Money Management Institute’s Advisory Solutions Manager Distribution Team of the Year for its effective distribution strategy and execution, successfully linking marketing and sales, and achieving significant and relative growth in net sales. The award was announced at Money Management Institute’s Gateway to Leadership Industry Recognition event in Charlotte, North Carolina.

“Our firm takes great pride in serving as a solutions-oriented, relationship-driven partner that is continually focused on helping our clients and investors achieve success,” said Robert L. Reynolds, President and CEO of Putnam Investments. “Under the leadership of Bill Connolly, Putnam has raised the bar on what the financial advisor marketplace can expect from an investment provider, bringing a strong mix of client knowledge, investment product insight, access to practice management tools and the highest commitment to relationship management.” Reynolds noted that the marketplace has responded very positively to the firm’s approach.

In discussing the award, Bill Connolly, Co-Head of Global Distribution at Putnam Investments, indicated that the firm is constantly evaluating and investing in resources to best serve wirehouses, regional and independent broker-dealers, RIAs and financial planners. “My colleagues and I are extremely grateful for this recognition and continue to be fully dedicated to providing our clients with the products, services and capabilities they need to address the long-term needs and goals of investors.”

Since 1997, the Money Management Institute has been the leading voice for financial services organizations that provide advice and professionally managed investment solutions to investors. Its annual Industry Leadership Awards, now in their seventh year, recognize innovation and achievement in the advisory solutions industry.

About Putnam Investments
Founded in 1937, Putnam Investments is a leading global money management firm. At the end of March 2015, Putnam had $159 billion in assets under management. Putnam has offices in Boston, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Beijing, Singapore and Sydney. For more information, visit http://www.putnam.com.