Article: SATISFACTION LEVELS UP: Manager searches down for year; Plan sponsors have other things on their minds, but those that are unhappy with providers are even more likely to switch, survey says.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Fewer defined contribution plan sponsors considered changing their service providers or began searches in 2001 than the year before, according to a survey by 401kExchange.

However, those plan sponsors that are dissatisfied are more likely to take action this year than last year, the survey revealed.

Some 11.7% of plan sponsors surveyed indicated they plan to change service providers this year, down from 13% in 2000, said Fred Barstein. Mr. Barstein is founder and chief executive officer of 401kExchange of West Palm Beach, a web-based exchange for 401(k) plan searches that also provides industry research and service provider ...

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