BNY Mellon Appoints Andrew Provencher Head of U.S. Retail Sales

NEW YORK, June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BNY Mellon Investment Management announced today that Andrew Provencher has joined the firm as Head of U.S. Retail Sales, a role in which he will be responsible for leading all sales and relationship management through the Dreyfus platform focusing on National Wirehouse firms, Registered Investment Advisor, Independent Broker Dealer and Private Banking platforms.  Provencher will be based in New York City and report to PeterPaul Pardi, head of BNY Mellon Investment Management Global Distribution.

"Andy has an outstanding reputation as a capable leader who is focused on the needs of his clients, and as a champion of his team," said Pardi.  "He has developed deep relationships throughout the asset management industry, and has a highly disciplined and energetic style that will serve his team well as they work to bring investment solutions from across our boutiques to their clients' most pressing needs."

Provencher joins BNY Mellon from Gold Bullion International where he headed business development since 2011.  Prior to that, he was with Neuberger Berman for 18 years in a series of progressive sales positions including National Sales Manager for Managed Accounts, Director of Business Development, and Managing Director and Head of the Advisor Solutions Group, Intermediary Distribution and Strategic Relationships groups.  He began his financial services career as an assistant portfolio manager and trader with Diamant Asset Management.

Notes to Editors:

The Dreyfus Corporation, established in 1951 and headquartered in New York City, is one of the nation's leading asset management and distribution companies, currently managing approximately $294 billion in assets. 

BNY Mellon Investment Management is one of the world's leading investment management organizations and one of the top U.S. wealth managers, with $1.4 trillion in assets under management. It encompasses BNY Mellon's affiliated investment management firms, wealth management services and global distribution companies. More information can be found at www.bnymellon.com.

BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, BNY Mellon delivers informed investment management and investment services in 36 countries and more than 100 markets. As of March 31, 2013, BNY Mellon had $26.3 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration, and $1.4 trillion in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on www.bnymellon.com, or follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon.

All information source BNY Mellon as of March 31, 2013. This press release is qualified for issuance in the US only and is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an offer or solicitation of securities or investment services or an endorsement thereof in any jurisdiction or in any circumstance in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful or not authorized. This press release is issued by BNY Mellon Investment Management to members of the financial press and media and the information contained herein should not be construed as investment advice.  Past performance is not a guide to future performance.  A BNY Mellon Company.

SOURCE BNY Mellon; BNY Mellon Investment Management

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