Citizens Advisers Names New Head of Sales; Robert Behan Leads Institutional Sales Efforts For Socially Responsible Investment Manager.Business Editors PORTSMOUTH, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 30, 2003 Citizens Advisers, Inc., the investment adviser to Citizens Funds, one of the nation's oldest and largest families of socially responsible mutual funds, today announced the appointment of Robert F. Behan, CFA (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986) Signed into law in 1986, the CFA was a significant step forward in criminalizing unauthorized access to computer systems and networks. The Act applies to "federal interest computers" that include any system used by the U.S. to vice president, director of sales. His chief responsibilities are institutional sales and client service management, as well as consultant relations. Sophia Collier Sophia Collier is the founder and chair of the Board of Directors of Citizens Advisers, Inc. and is the creator of the Citizens IndexSM, an index of socially responsible large-capitalization companies. , president of Citizens Advisers, stated "I'm very pleased that Bob Behan has joined our team. We've made good progress cultivating institutional relationships over the past five years. Bob's experience in relationship management within the institutional asset management marketplace will help us deepen those relationships, and develop new ones." Bob Behan commented, "I believe there's a real demand for the type of socially responsible investment products that Citizens offers - particularly in today's climate of heightened corporate governance Corporate Governance The relationship between all the stakeholders in a company. This includes the shareholders, directors, and management of a company, as defined by the corporate charter, bylaws, formal policy, and rule of law. and environmental concerns. I'm looking forward to contributing to Citizens' leadership position." Mr. Behan brings over 15 years experience in the institutional investment management field. Previously, he served as vice president, institutional asset management for Strong Capital Management, where he established and grew relationships with retirement plan sponsors, investment consultants, and registered investment advisers. Prior to that, he was vice president, national accounts for CIGNA CIGNA CG (Connecticut General Life Insurance Company) INA (Insurance Company of North America) Retirement & Investment Services. He was also a pension director at ManuLife Financial Manulife Financial (NYSE: MFC, TSX: MFC, SEHK: 945, PSE: MFC), also known as The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, is a major Canadian insurance company and financial services provider. . Mr. Behan earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Syracuse University, and is a chartered financial analyst Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) An experienced financial analyst who has passed examinations in economics, financial accounting, portfolio management, security analysis, and standards of conduct given by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts. (CFA). About Citizens Advisers As a leader in socially responsible investing Socially responsible investing describes an investment strategy which combines the intentions to maximize both financial return and social good. In general, socially responsible investors favor corporate practices which are environmentally responsible, support workplace diversity, , Citizens' mission is to generate superior returns by investing in companies that are fundamentally strong and socially responsible. Citizens serves the needs of individual and institutional investors with a wide array of investment options, including domestic and international equity, fixed-income and money market products. |
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