Cornell 403(b) Plan Lawsuit Returns to District Court
A district judge in New York will decide the next steps in the case alleging excessive recordkeeping fees in Cornell...
Q3 Sees Record $1.2T in RIA M&A
Reports by Echelon and MarshBerry anticipate a record-breaking year for total number of merger-and-acquisition deals involving registered investment advisers and...
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 10/17/2025
Rothschild Wealth Partners names Sean Kelly as vice chair; Investment Company Institute elects new chair; Kestra Holdings expands its leadership team; and more.
Year-End Deadline Looms for Tax-Exempt 457(b) Plans
Only weeks remain for advisers to guide tax-exempt 457(b) plan sponsors as they adopt amendments required by the SECURE Act...
New Executive Benefits Added by 24% of Companies
Corporate decisionmakers continue to make significant investments in benefit offerings to recruit and retain top executives, according to Goldman Sachs...
Advisory M&A News – 10/15/2025
NorthRock acquires WGG Wealth Partners; Cetera’s network gains Pillar and a Commonwealth adviser; Beacon Pointe acquires Sensible Financial Planning; and...
Blackstone Unit to Focus on Private Investments in DC Plans
The new division will facilitate defined contribution plans’ investments in private equity, real estate, private credit and private infrastructure.
Former Employees Accuse Duke of Misusing Forfeitures
Former employees allege that Duke University chose not to use forfeited funds to reduce retirement plan expenses, even though contributions...
Plan Fiduciaries Compare Annuities in Subscription-Based ‘Hub’
The 401(k) Annuity Hub lets plan advisers and sponsors access a database of annuities while choosing retirement income options for their participants.
Financial Advisers Can Help Boost ‘Longevity Preparedness’
People with sound financial planning and access to a financial adviser have an increased likelihood of thriving in older age,...
Human Interest Advisors Offers CITs to Small, Midsize Businesses
The company estimates the collective investment trusts could help 401(k) plan participants save more than $1.6 million in combined fees...
Edelman Financial Engines Appoints Ralph Haberli as Acting CEO
Outgoing CEO Jay Shah will remain with EFE until year-end in an advisory capacity.
House GOP Bill to ‘Codify’ Trump Executive Order on Private Investments in DC Plans
President Trump's original executive order does not amend any laws itself; it only instructs regulators to offer sub-regulatory guidance.
US Families Juggle Financial Support Across Generations
New BMO data reveal rising financial interdependence, as younger parents reported relying on parents while supporting their own children and...
42% of Americans on Track for Retirement, per Vanguard
If all workers had access to a defined contribution plan, retirement readiness would rise to 61%, according to Vanguard analysis.
September Sees Pickup in Fixed-Income Funds Trading
September’s investors preferred safer options as the stock market hit new highs, according to Alight Solutions’ 401(k) Index.
HSA Limits Rise, but Frustrated Users Leave Money Behind
Half of surveyed health savings account users skip reimbursements due to process hassles, missing out on an average of $2,500...
Law Firm Faces Fine for Sharing Confidential Information With DOL
Common interest agreements between legal firms and the Department of Labor have attracted prior criticism but they are less likely...
ESOP Bills Pass Senate By Unanimous Vote
Daniel Aronowitz, the recently confirmed head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration, has also expressed support for employee stock ownership...
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 10/10/2025
Leon Capital adds Travis Pittman as managing partner of strategic investments; Sun Life picks Tom Murphy as president; World Insurance...