Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Tuesday announced the expansion of the BMO Retirement Institute into the United States.

The BMO Retirement Institute provides thought-provoking insight and financial strategies for Americans planning for, or currently in, their retirement years.

“With BMO Financial Groupss recent growth in the U.S., we thought it was an ideal time to bring the BMO Retirement Institute into the country,” said Tina Di Vito, Head, BMO Retirement Institute. “We look forward to sharing our insights in this important market, and assisting Boomers in making a smooth transition into retirement.”

The BMO Retirement Institute’s inaugural U.S. report, Single in Retirement, was released Tuesday.

“BMO is recognized around the globe for their excellence in programming, products and services and for their commitment to define great customer experience,” notes Kenneth Krei, executive vice president, BMO Private Bank. “The similarities in the Canadian and U.S. marketplaces offer a unique opportunity to expand the reach of the BMO Retirement Institute to better serve all of our clients.”