BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Nov. 22, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd., a leading provider of active investment management solutions with more than $1.6 billion dollars in assets under management, is delighted to be named a 2013 Top Workplace by The Detroit Free Press for the third consecutive year. The list includes the best places to work in the State of Michigan. Flexible Plan has met the national standard of a Top Workplace, and the award was announced in a special section of the Sunday edition of The Detroit Free Press and online at freep.com .
The competition, which is in its sixth year, looks at how Michigan employers keep workers motivated and satisfied. It takes into consideration where people want to work based upon feedback from an employee survey that measured qualities such as company leadership, communication, career opportunities, and working environment. This year, 216 Michigan companies and organizations participated in the competition, representing more than 50,000 employees.
Jerry Wagner, President and Founder of Flexible Plan Investments, shared his enthusiasm over the announcement, "Being recognized for the third year in a row is a testament to our commitment to providing our people with the best possible culture and work environment. The Top Workplaces award validates what I know to be the most dedicated and caring group of people I have the honor to work with every day."
Flexible Plan continues to make the satisfaction of employees a priority. Some employee "extras" include a company-sponsored trip to Cleveland to celebrate the $1.5B AUM milestone, department-hosted monthly company barbeques, birthday and anniversary celebrations, an annual MSU vs. U of M Chili Cook-Off, a winter picnic, holiday parties, drawings for sporting event tickets and paid days off, and monthly bonuses. Flexible Plan's management team strives to meet and exceed employee expectations by recognizing and encouraging innovation and advancement. Flexible Plan has seen tremendous growth earning it the #28 spot within the 2013 Inc 500 list of Top 100 Michigan Companies.
About Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd.:
Established in 1981, Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd. invests over $1.6 billion in assets for clients in its separately managed account business (as of 6/30/13). As a founding member of the National Association of Active Investment Managers (NAAIM), Flexible Plan, a turnkey asset management program (TAMP) provider, is one of the trade association's largest and oldest active money managers. The company's mission is to provide investors with competitive returns, while reducing risk through the use of dynamic risk management, strategic diversification, and cutting-edge technology and support services. For more information, visit www.flexibleplan.com .
Melissa Karas, Marketing Director Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd. (800) 347-3539, ext. 173 www.flexibleplan.com
