Adviser Talks: Leah Sylvester Discusses Preparing Plan Sponsors for Audits (Video)
Sylvester, of Shephard Financial, discusses the importance of tracking the plan design decisionmaking process with clients.
DOL Publishes New Adviser Fiduciary Rule for Public Comment
The proposal would make one-time advice for rollovers subject to ERISA.
DOL Proposal Reactions Range From ‘Important Step’ to ‘Out of Touch’
Industry groups in the financial sector pushed back against the proposed amendments to fiduciary standards, while some championed it as...
Creative Planning Acquires Mesirow’s Retirement Advisory Business
The RIA adds $13 billion corporate plan services team soon after announcing a deal for Goldman’s personal finance unit.
DOL Proposal Would Subject Rollovers, Annuity Sales to ERISA
The proposal seeks to tackle conflicts of interest in both areas, as well as advice given to plans on investment...
Advisory M&A News – 10/30/23
CAPTRUST adds $1B wealth advisory in Indiana; NewEdge Advisers adds Florida-based adviser serving individuals and small businesses; Kestra builds up...
Q3 Reports Show Growth for Retirement Sector Providers
Fidelity, Principal, T. Rowe Price and other firms with retirement sector business showed improved results compared with last year.
Vanguard Target Date Retirement Fund Series Turns 20
The low-cost investment vehicle has come to dominate retirement plan savings, but industry voices are calling for more personalization.
Security Benefit COO: There’s Potential for Advisers to Work More With Women
A benefits expert shares barriers that affect women’s decisions to create a financial plan or find an adviser.
Adviser Talks: Kelli Send Discusses Plan Participant Services (Video)
Send, of Francis LLC, discusses the importance of connecting with participants beyond the 401(k) to help with overall financial success.
Morgan Stanley Promotes Co-President to Replace Gorman as CEO
Ted Pick will take the role in January, following James Gorman’s 13 year run.
How to Leverage SECURE 2.0 to Improve Participant Outcomes
Participant demographics and behavior can guide plan advisers and sponsors to specific areas of retirement policy, says Vanguard’s managing director...
Retirement Advisory M&A Persists Amid Overall Deal Decline
DeVoe’s Q3 M&A report shows overall dealmaking in the advisory space is trending toward a down year, with the retirement...
Managed Accounts Show Mass Potential, Need Better Benchmarking
Plan sponsors want personalized advice for participants, but many may need clearer guidance to implement managed accounts, according to new...
TDF Assets Through Q3 Dip Slightly, Still Outpacing ‘22
American Funds had the strongest inflows for a second consecutive quarter among the top ten TDF providers, according to Simfund,...
Long-Term Investment Fund Assets Set to Rise After 2022 Dip
After a tumultuous few years of rising interest rates and market volatility, ISS MI sees a return to growth for...
Best Practices To Vet a Vendor’s Cybersecurity Practices
Experts in Cybersecurity provide tips on how to assess partners' defenses in a recent PLANADVISER Cybersecurity livestream.
Alera Adds More Retirement Benefit Specialists, Capabilities
Firm adds Brio Benefits and a retirement plan consultant joins its Waterford Group company.
BlackRock Launches Target-Date ETFs Aimed at Self-Directed Retirement Savers
The TDFs will provide ETF access in a glide path as the firm targets 57M workers who lack 401(k) access.
Retirement Advisor Council Launches Financial Literacy Program FinLitFuture$
The council is calling on advisers and the retirement industry to help provide financial education to underserved students in underserved...