William Wurts

The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans is an educational organization that provides objective, solution-oriented education, research, and information to ensure the health and financial security of plan beneficiaries worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Brookfield, WI, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers a variety of educational programs, including face-to-face and online learning, certificate programs, and continuing education. The company also provides publications, podcasts, and webcasts on various employee benefits topics. The company aims to keep its members informed about the latest developments in the employee benefits industry and offers a platform for members to interact with each other by sharing ideas and best practices.

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. provided wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services. Merrill Lynch was a global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a range of asset classes and serve as a strategic advisor to governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. The company was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Verus Advisory, Inc. provides investment consulting services. Its services include investment policy development, manager searches, asset allocation, and performance evaluation. The company was founded by William Wurts in 1986 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.