Date Title
2008-09-08
IMHO: Storm Surge

Over the past several weeks, I’ve received a dozen different inquiries from providers and advisers, all wanting to know if we’re seeing any pickup in provider changes.

2008-09-08
Advisers Should Leverage Sales Assistants

Many sales assistants offer their advisers a versatile and valuable business partner, and research shows assistants are interested in expanding beyond their traditional administrative role.
2008-09-05
Gen X,Y Could Use More Savings Help

Younger workers are aware of the importance of saving for retirement, but it just seems so far away, they say as they cash out their 401(k)s.
2008-09-03
Advisers Crucial to QDIA Selection

Financial intermediaries are continuing to adapt their business to meet the evolving needs of sponsors when it comes to qualified default investment alternatives (QDIAs).
2008-09-02
IMHO: “Gold” Mettle

Memories of the 2008 Olympics are fading fast, but looking back I was most struck by the American team’s performance in the 400 freestyle relay.
2008-08-28
Gen X, Y Support Autoenrollment

An overwhelming 85% of surveyed members of Generations X and Y think it’s a good idea for employers to voluntarily enroll workers in a retirement savings plan, according to a new study.
2008-08-25
A Little Change: Will it Do You Good?

How well your clients can handle change is going to affect how they should prepare for retirement.
2008-08-22
Employees Need More Stock Plan Education

New research from Fidelity says equity compensation plans encourage employee loyalty and productivity, but many employees are not reaping the rewards of this incentive due to lack of understanding.
2008-08-19
Small Biz Owners Shy From 401(k)

A recent survey of small business owners by SurePayroll found that only one-third of small businesses currently offer 401(k) plans to their employees, and 45% of small business owners do not offer any type of retirement savings plan.
2008-08-13
Perspective: The Participant Experience

Every day, we come across magazine, newspaper, and other media stories that focus on the savings shortfall Americans are already experiencing—and will continue to experience as they head into retirement.
2008-08-12
Call of Duty: Returning Client Calls Most Important Loyalty Signal

Failure to return phone calls was the most common reason for high-net-worth (HNW) individuals to leave their financial services company.
2008-08-08
Some Sponsors Aren’t Fee Sure

Nearly one-fourth of plan sponsors surveyed by Mercer express a lack of confidence that fees associated with their 401(k) plans have been properly disclosed.
2008-08-08
One-Fourth of Sponsors Lack IPS

In a recent survey by Cowden Associates, 25% of defined contribution plan sponsors reported not having an investment policy statement (IPS).
2008-08-07
Advisers See Tax Management Playing Bigger Role

An SEI poll released yesterday found that many advisers think they could do more for their clients in the realm of tax management.
2008-08-07
The Changing Face of Advisory Firms

The growth of the dually registered adviser mirrors a trend toward incorporating more financial planning in the adviser industry.
2008-08-06
Bank Brokers Increase Fee-Based Sales

More bank brokers are selling fee-based products, but those sales are not boosting bank revenues, according to a study.
2008-08-01
RIA Industry Rife With M&A Activity

Since 2006, the average number of annual deals among registered investment adviser (RIA) firms rose 37% in the last two years, to 48, and the increase in acquisitions shows long-term signs of sustainability, according to a new study.
2008-07-30
Good Investment Performances Equals Investor Satisfaction

Raymond James led in investor satisfaction among 19 full service investment firms, according to a study from J.D. Power and Associates.
2008-07-22
Advisers Need to Reach Out to Women

Whether in the institutional or retail space, advisers might need to reevaluate practice models to better incorporate the ever-growing market of women.

2008-07-18
Advice is Value Added

A Cerulli study says the role of financial planning is becoming more important in client relationships.
2008-07-17
Providers Unsuccessful at Retaining DC Plan Assets

Despite the increased focus on the need to capture Baby Boomers’ assets post-retirement, defined contribution plan service providers are largely unsuccessful at retaining participant assets after retirement, according to research from the Diversified Services Group (DSG).