The Investment Center, Inc. Honors William Krempa With the Ralph S. DeVito Award

BEDMINSTER, NJ and FOUNTAINVILLE, PA--(Marketwired - May 8, 2015) -  The Investment Center, Inc. (TIC), an independent broker-dealer, honored William (Bill) Krempa with the Ralph S. DeVito Award at its National Educational Conference at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, MD. The Ralph S. DeVito Award is a distinguished honor for those advisors who demonstrate excellence with their clients, execute on business development, give back to their community, deliver unparalleled service to their clients and have an exceptional reputation. Ralph S. Devito is the founder of The Investment Center, Inc., a five-time winner of Investment Advisor Magazine's "Broker-Dealer of the Year" award.*

"With pride we honor Bill with the Ralph S. DeVito Award," said Ralph J. DeVito, President and CEO. "Bill brings an incredibly positive attitude and a tradition of strong family values to the profession. As a result, he has experienced continued growth and long-lasting relationships with his clients and fosters a fun work environment for those around him. We congratulate Bill and look forward to supporting him in his future endeavors."

Bill has over 24 years' experience in the financial services industry. He provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management to businesses and individuals. Bill uses the talents of institutional managers along with his own management experience to provide sound solutions to each individual client's personal situation.

Bill stated, "Every day my team and I come to work to help make our clients lives more fulfilling. We offer to improve their understanding of their future financial needs by listening to their financial fears and designing a plan to help meet their retirement needs. Since joining The Investment Center, Inc. in 2006, the support and encouragement of the management team and home office staff has been outstanding and I am privileged and humbled by receiving this distinguished award."

Bill Krempa is a Certified Financial Planner™ Practitioner (CFP®), a Certified Fund Specialist (CFS®), a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA®), Licensed Life and Health Insurance Agent and Broker, as well as a member of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners and the Financial Planning Association.

Bill and his brother, Chip, co-manage Krempa Associates, Inc., a second generation financial services firm located in Fountainville, PA, whose history extends back to 1971. He is dedicated to serving clients by recommending the same course of action that he would apply to himself and his family.

About The Investment Center, Inc.
Established in 1986, The Investment Center, Inc. is an independent broker-dealer based in Bedminster, NJ serving approximately 300 financial advisors throughout the United States. For more information about TIC, visit www.investmentctr.com.

*Based on a poll of registered representatives and advisors conducted by Investment Advisor magazine. Broker-Dealers rated highest by their representatives are awarded "Broker-Dealer of the Year."