FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:Gina Meagher816-454-9422, Ext. 230gmeagher@smithgroupinc.com MFEA Announces Leadership Appointments Kansas City, Mo. (July 20, 2017) — The MFEA (Mutual Fund Education Alliance) today announced leadership changes to its Executive Committee and its prestigious Executive Councils for Distribution, Marketing and Product. Appointments to leadership include: • Executive Committee, Vice President: John Sturiale, Head of Sales and Client Relations — Charles Schwab • Distribution Council, Chair: Jill Brown, President — Principal Funds Distributor • Marketing Council, Chair: David Master, Chief Marketing Officer — Janus Henderson Investors • Product Council, Chair: Jim Cove, Senior Vice President, Investment Strategies