LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. (July 13, 2016) – Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. an Aon plc company (NYSE:AON), was recognized by Greenwich Associates as one of the top U.S. companies in  U.S. Investment Consulting for large consultants  for 2015.

The Greenwich Quality Leaders in Overall U.S. Investment Consulting recognize industry leaders based on qualitative and quantitative client evaluations in four main areas: investment counseling, manager selection, client service and commercial arrangement. This is the first year the program has awarded excellence in institutional investment consulting.

“Helping to improve outcomes for our clients and their people is our main priority,” said Stephen Cummings, head of North America Investment Consulting at Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. “We are honored that our clients recognize our commitment and are thrilled to be named to Greenwich Associates’ list of Quality Leaders.”

About the Greenwich Quality Leaders Awards

The Greenwich Quality Leaders Awards are based on quality ratings provided by clients of investment consultants and asset managers. Between July and October 2015, Greenwich Associates conducted 1,341 interviews with senior professionals at corporate and union funds, public funds, endowments and foundations, insurance general accounts, and healthcare organizations with either pension or investment pool assets greater than $150 million. Study participants were asked to provide quantitative and qualitative evaluations of their investment consultants. Based on those responses, Greenwich Associates calculates a score on the Greenwich Quality Index℠ for each consultant named. Consultants with scores that top those awarded to competitors by a statistically significant margin are named Greenwich Quality Leaders. Visit the Greenwich Associates website to read a copy of the full report and to learn more about the methodology. 

ENDS

Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. (“AHIC”) is an indirect, wholly‑owned subsidiary of Aon plc.  AHIC is a federally registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. AHIC is also registered with the Commodity Futures Trade Commission as a commodity pool operator and a commodity trading advisor, and is a member of the National Futures Association. The AHIC ADV Form Part 2A disclosure statement is available upon written request to: 

Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.

200 E. Randolph Street

Suite 1500

Chicago, IL 60601

ATTN: AHIC Compliance Officer

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