City of Irving (Texas) Fire Pension Plan hired Smith Barney as...

City of Irving (Texas) Fire Pension Plan hired Smith Barney as investment consultant, said David Leininger, finance director. Smith Barney replaced Oppenheimer Consulting, which rebid, Mr. Leininger said. Trustees of the $80 million plan felt that Oppenheimer's 2003 acquisition by Fahnestock & Co. "warranted reconsideration" of its services, he said. Smith Barney will not immediately begin any studies or searches.