Russell ranks #1 in total assets represented (Russell.com)

Survey of Pension Fund Consultants: Russell Ranks #1 in Total Assets Represented

TACOMA, Wash. — July 18, 2005 — Russell's pension fund consulting business continues to lead the financial services industry for total reported assets represented, according to a new survey by Thomson Financial/Nelson.

The 2005 Annual Report of Pension Fund Consultants ranks firms by assets represented, number of client relationships and average client asset size. The survey included more than 400 pension fund consulting firms which offer traditional services such as asset allocation, performance measurement and manager search services.

Russell advises clients worldwide representing more than $2.3 trillion in assets. This figure represents a 28% increase from last year's $1.8 trillion.

"Institutions need a trusted partner who can help them make their assets work harder while meeting their fiduciary obligations," said Monica Butler, managing director of Russell's U.S. consulting group. "Recognition from the Nelson survey year after year reflects Russell's efforts to maintain and grow its presence as a pre-eminent consultant to large institutional funds."

About Russell
Russell Investment Group, a global leader in multi-manager investment services, provides investment products and services in 39 countries. Russell manages more than $136 billion in assets and advises clients worldwide representing more than $2.3 trillion. Founded in 1936, Russell is a subsidiary of Northwestern Mutual and is headquartered in Tacoma, Wash., with additional offices in New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Auckland and Tokyo.

Contact:
Steve Claiborne 253-594-1858

Russell Investment Group is a registered trade name of Frank Russell Company, a Washington, USA corporation, which operates through subsidiaries worldwide. Frank Russell Company is a subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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