2009-05-29 19:38:35 - Laurence Balter, recent recipient of the Pacific Business News "Forty under 40" 2008 award, has earned the Reuters Top Adviser award.

Laurence Balter, recent recipient of the Pacific Business News "Forty under 40" 2008 award, has earned the recognition by Reuters as one of America's Top Advisers. This award is given to only 442 advisors across the United States. Quantative criteria as well as qualitative assesments are used to determine honorees.

"I am delighted to be part of this group. 2008 was a very tough year for everyone, and to be recognized in this manner is an honor, as we work hard to keep our clients happy."

Laurence Balter is the Principal of Pacific Northwest Retirement Consultants and also remains as Principal of Wailea Capital Group. He recently formed The Seattle Pension Plan, which is a hybrid defined benefit and defined contribution plan.

More information can be found at www.seattlepension.com .

Pacific Northwest Retirement Consultants specializes in two main areas. Corporate pension and 401k plans, and personal financial planning. He is a noted expert on Vanguard fundsm and speaks regularly to advisors across the country on the Pension Protection Act of 2006.