The Online 401(k) Hires Vice President of Sales & National Distribution Position added in response to fast-growing and new distribution channels

SAN FRANCISCO (February 27, 2006) – The Online 401(k), (www.theonline401k.com) the leading provider of full-service Web-based 401(k) plans for small and single-person businesses, today announced its hire of Marc Fowler as Vice President of Sales & National Distribution.

Mr. Fowler brings more than 14 years of sales and business development experience in the retirement plan industry working through various channels of distribution. In his most recent position with OneAmerica/AUL Retirement Services based in Concord, CA as Regional Director, Mr. Fowler consistently ranked as a top sales performer and built relationships with an extensive network of broker-dealers, independent financial planners and insurance agents. Prior to this, Mr. Fowler held sales and business development positions with MassMutual Pension Management in San Francisco and with Phoenix Mutual in Chicago. He holds NASD licenses 6 and 63 and is a CRPS (Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist).

Mr. Fowler will be responsible for growing The Online 401(k)’s sales network as well as its distribution channels, such as financial advisors.

The Online 401(k) (www.theonline401k.com), provides small businesses with from two to 50 employees with an easy-to-manage, low-cost, all-inclusive 401(k) solution that features plan administration (including all IRS filings), daily valuation recordkeeping, online plan design, 24/7 access to 401(k) accounts and a dedicated customer relationship manager.
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“We’re fortunate to have someone like Marc join our company,” said Chad Parks, president and CEO of Decimal. “With his depth of experience, we will be able to better reach the more than 72 million employees of small businesses that do not have a 401(k) plan as well as the growing ranks of financial advisors who are building their businesses through 401(k) plans.”

About The Online 401(k)
Financial advisors interested in learning more about The Online 401(k) can request a quote for clients at www.startup401k.com and automatically receive a customized proposal via e-mail. The Online 401(k) offers a wide variety of investments to choose from; and employees access 401(k) and investment education, select their investments and manage their individual 401(k) accounts - all from the convenience of their desktop.

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