First Mercantile Focuses on Growing the Houston Market

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- First Mercantile reports that it is expanding coverage in the Houston area under the leadership of Travis Cox, regional sales director for its Southwest region.

"We are committed to the Houston market and are fortunate to have someone of Travis' caliber to help us expand our presence in Texas," says Stan Label, vice president of national sales for First Mercantile, to whom Cox reports.  

Mr. Cox is responsible for developing new business through banks, consultants, employee benefit brokers, independent broker-dealers, life brokers, registered investment advisors, regional stockbrokers, TPAs, and wirehouses in First Mercantile's Southwest region.

"Travis Cox is a great asset to First Mercantile and his presence and enthusiasm will allow us to provide the level of service our customers deserve, and reinforces our commitment to investment professionals in Houston," adds Label.

Cox can be reached at [email protected]. For more information about First Mercantile, please contact your representative or call First Mercantile at (800) 753-3682.

About First Mercantile

First Mercantile, one of the premier collective investment trust (CIT) recordkeepers in the United States, offers investment solutions for qualified retirement plans. Employing a due diligence process, First Mercantile Trust (FMT) searches the investment universe to select non-proprietary options suited for the investment platforms. CITs are sub-advised by institutional money managers, or invest in mutual funds or exchange traded funds (ETFs). Also included on the investment platform are Dimensional Fund Advisor (DFA) investments, Lifestyle and Target Date options. First Mercantile acts in a fiduciary capacity with respect to the management of the assets of the collective investment trust. The Advisor Review Committee oversees the entire due diligence process, which includes qualitative and quantitative analysis.

These investment products are distributed through solid relationships with quality investment consultants and third party administrators. First Mercantile offers robust fee disclosure and transparency with a flexible and competitive cost structure. FMT has a national network of seasoned, knowledgeable professionals to provide excellent client service, customer care and support.

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