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Compliance

April 12th, 2022

MyCTSavings Launch Hailed by State Leaders

Discussing the program’s launch with PLANADVISER, Connecticut Comptroller Natalie Braswell says the goal of the program is straightforward—to help ensure everyone can achieve a financially secure retirement regardless...

Compliance

April 12th, 2022

The State of Social Security: Mixed Perspectives

Experts say the uneven economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in some ways minimized its likely long-term effects on Social...

Client Service

April 11th, 2022

Introducing the 2022 PLANADVISER Vision Awards

With the inaugural edition of the award, we recognize WIPN—WE Inspire. Promote. Network.—and Bradford Campbell, partner at Faegre Drinker and...

Compliance

April 8th, 2022

Insurer Calls Majority of Excessive Recordkeeping Fee Claims ‘Bogus’

Daniel Aronowitz, of Euclid Fiduciary, says a whitepaper published by his firm is meant to give perspective on which cases...

Compliance

April 8th, 2022

How Thoughts About the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest Have Evolved

Nearly two years into the enforcement of Reg BI, debate continues about its influence on the advisory and brokerage industries.

Compliance

April 5th, 2022

Taking Stock of the SEC’s Ambitious Climate Agenda

Now that the financial services industry has had some time to digest the 500-plus pages of proposed rulemaking text, compliance experts are offering insight about exactly what the...

Practice Management

March 31st, 2022

New OneDigital Adviser on Succession, Growth and More

For one advisory shop, the start of discussions about succession planning quickly led to deeper questions and, eventually, a major step forward for the firm and its staff.

Deals & People

March 23rd, 2022

Pensionmark CEO on World Insurance Acquisition Mechanics

According to Pensionmark CEO Troy Hammond, the advisory network’s acquisition by World Insurance Associates is structured to allow its advisers to maintain ownership of their business but also...

Client Service

March 18th, 2022

The Biggest Retirement Plan Leakage Triggers and Costs for Participants

The paper finds that about 25% of contributions by pre-retirement-age individuals leaked between 2003 and 2005, and that this increased...

The Markets

March 18th, 2022

Little-Known Risk Threatens Baby Boomers Golden Years

Though their solutions and strategies vary, advisers agree that sequence of returns risk can devastate a retirement portfolio.

Compliance

March 4th, 2022

Understanding PRT: Fiduciary and Admin Considerations

When transferring pension risk via a full or partial buy-in or buy-out, plan sponsors have a fiduciary obligation to ensure...

Compliance

February 23rd, 2022

Analyzing Retirement Industry Cybersecurity Risks and Best Practices

A certain famous bank robber is said to have explained that he robbed banks because ‘that’s where the money is.’...

Practice Management

February 23rd, 2022

Virtual Adviser Meetings: Here To Stay or Soon To Go?

Advisers review the main pros and cons of digital meetings and discuss whether or not they will become a permanent...

Client Service

February 23rd, 2022

Automated Client Service and the Future of Advice

The emerging question of the day is how to combine human advice with digital technologies that make the basics of...

Client Service

February 18th, 2022

A Financial Wellness Case Study

The California-based cold-pressed juice brand Pressed Juicery has embraced a progressive financial wellness program that can help employees address the...