The Newport Group

Our focus is organizations offering employee retirement plans; assisting the Plan Sponsors in discharging their fiduciary obligations and supporting the Plan Participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to properly contribute, invest and plan for a successful retirement.

Services include; 3(21) and 3(38) Investment Selection & Monitoring, Plan Consulting, Comparative Benchmarking & Vendor Analysis, Plan Transition & Integration, Risk & Target Date Based Asset Allocation Strategies, Employee Communication & Financial Education and Retirement Income Planning.
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Location

800 Newport Center Dr.
Ste 500
Newport Beach, CA 92660
US
Direct:
(949) 717-5300(949) 717-5300

Meet The Newport Group

About Richard C Newman

Richard C. Newman, Senior Vice President – Wealth Management, Corporate Retirement Director, CRPS

Mr. Newman joined Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2000 and is currently a Senior Vice President of Wealth Management in the Newport Beach office for Morgan Stanley, and has achieved the additional titles of Corporate Retirement Director, and Senior Portfolio Manager.

Rick concentrates his practice in mid and large market retirement plans. He has over thirty years of experience in this area and throughout those years has been on the cutting edge of developing sophisticated qualified and non-qualified solutions on behalf of For-Profit and Non-Profit Corporations. He is a member of the Morgan Stanley Corporate Retirement Directors Forum. Rick lives in Orange County California along with his wife Sylvia. They have one son and love to explore many challenging hobbies and pastimes including sailing and motorcycle riding.
Securities Agent: WY, OK, MO, MA, NM, IN, TX, KS, ID, CA, VA, CO, OR, NY, WA, ND, AZ, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1369288
CA Insurance License #: 0686720

About Rene M Rimlinger

Mr. Rimlinger is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ and Registered Investment Advisor Representative who offers his clients an exceptional level of experience in the financial services arena. Having spent over a decade in the technology and software industries, he strives to help retirement plan participants utilize the latest technology in reaching their financial goals.

Mr. Rimlinger resides in Newport Beach with wife, three sons and daughter. He actively volunteers in his community and is involved in the local schools educational foundations and currently serves on the board of the Newport Harbor High School Athletic Foundation. He has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Finance from San Diego State University and holds the Series 7, 63 and 65 Securities licenses and a CA State Insurance license.
Securities Agent: NM, NY, FL, KS, RI, TX, MA, WA, CA, ND, OR, ID, IL, VA, WY, AZ, OK, IN, CO, NV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1380597
CA Insurance License #: 0E74407

About Rita Garchie

Rita joined Morgan Stanley in 2000 and is a Senior Registered Associate. She holds the Series 7, 9, 10, 63, and 66 Securities Licenses.

With more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, she focuses on relationship building, portfolio analysis and all aspects of client service. Her efficiency, organization and attention to detail help us earn the trust and confidence of our clients. She resides in Irvine, California and has 3 grown, independent children. She enjoys several types of fitness activities, notably running and hiking throughout the year and paddle boarding with picnics in the summertime.
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