Third DOL Amicus Brief Sides With Employers
Once again, the DOL argues that choosing how to allocate forfeitures cannot constitute a fiduciary breach under the Employee Retirement...
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Names Pam Hess as Retirement Strategist
Hess was previously the executive director of DCIIA’s Retirement Research Center.
IRS Extends SECURE 2.0 Deadlines for IRAs by 1 Year
The agency could add further extensions if it deems them necessary.
Wealth May Decline At Least 6 Years Before Dementia Onset
Waiting for a diagnosis is unlikely to safeguard against losses, according to new research from NBER.
RTX 401(k) Forfeiture Complaint Dismissed
The dismissal continues a string of legal victories for employers.
Federal Bill Would Waive Penalties for First-Time Home Buyers Tapping 401(k)s
A Republican lawmaker is pushing forward with a retirement account withdrawal plan even after the president expressed skepticism.
Trump ‘Not a Huge Fan’ of Homebuyers Using 401(k), 529 Savings Without Penalties
Retirement accounts were part of the debate about, but not included in, an executive order on housing affordability.
Retirement Advisory M&A Climbed in 2025, Driven by Consolidators
Both MarshBerry and Devoe & Co. tracked the ‘momentum’ behind 2025’s record mergers and acquisitions.
Prime Capital Financial Names New President, CIO
Former CIO Scott Duba was appointed president, and Will McGough is the new CIO.
TDF Allocations Nearly Doubled Over 11 Years
DCIIA estimated an annual increase of about 2.5% from 2013 to 2023.
DOL Rule on Alternative Investments in DC Plans to Focus on Process
The Department of Labor’s rule could be presented for public comment as soon as early February.
Product & Service Launches – 1/22/2026
TIAA launches multi-year guaranteed annuity; Franklin Templeton debuts emerging markets debt ETF; Trump Media announces separately managed accounts; and more.
Supreme Court to Review Intel 401(k) Case
The case could reshape how easily workers can sue employers under ERISA.
In-Plan Roth Conversions Come to Thrift Savings Plans in Late January
Up to 26 conversions will be allowed per calendar year.
Higher Discount Rates, Reduced Liabilities Improve December Pension Funding
2025 ended on a high note after market volatility shook defined benefit plan finances during the first quarter.
Bill to Restrict ESG Investment in 401(k) Accounts Passes House
The House of Representative’s bill aims to make it harder for fiduciaries to consider environmental, social and governance factors when...
Product & Service Launches – 1/15/2026
Osaic partners with ActiFi, Greene Consulting to expand adviser education; CeriFi, Wake Forest University launch small business wealth adviser program; Venn by...
ESOPs Are No Longer Enforcement Priority for DOL
Daniel Aronowitz, the head of EBSA, had previously pledged to ‘end the war’ on employee stock ownership plans.
Early Adopters of Managed Accounts Could See Larger Gains
Lower- and middle-income participants could also potentially see increased wealth/salary ratios with managed accounts, according to Morningstar.
CFP Board Continues Trend of Record Certifications, Exam Candidates
In 2025, the board also saw the largest number of racially and ethnically diverse professionals certified in a single year.