EXCLUSIVES

June 28th, 2019

For Retirement Security, Cast a Wide (and Cost-Efficient) Net

Only 2% of small business decisionmakers told Millennium Trust that they would be willing to pay an adviser more than $1,000 annually, writes Kevin Boyles, business development director for the firm.

June 26th, 2019

Self-Correction and Compliance Tips from Former IRS Attorney

There are many fiduciaries out there who are not educated on the voluntary corrections programs run by DOL and IRS. Former IRS staffer Lisa Tavares says they are taking unnecessary risk.

June 19th, 2019

A Crash Course in Social Security Maximization

Cost of living increases, claiming age, marital status and work history all complicate Social Security claiming strategies.

June 17th, 2019

Nudging Participants to Rebalance Portfolios

For those plans where participants are left to make investment decisions on their own, experts agree, it is critically important for advisers to educate them about the proper diversification.

June 13th, 2019

Advisers Can Help Solve the Economics of Aging

The existing retirement system was conceptualized at a time when there were just 15 to 20 people living in retirement for every 100 workers.

June 10th, 2019

Sourcing Advisory Talent in Unexpected Places

Advisory firms and recordkeepers are finding talent in the hospitality industry and among the ranks of the recently retired.

June 6th, 2019

Learning the Medicare Alphabet Is a Must for Modern Advisers

Do you know the difference between Medicare Parts A and B? What About Parts C and D?

May 30th, 2019

Advising on Short-Term Goals for the Long-Term Future

How can financial advisers focus on retirement security if many participants are still figuring out shorter-term stability?

May 24th, 2019

ESOPs Can Reduce Wealth Inequality

New research finds offering an employees stock ownership plans (ESOP) is a way to build wealth that can make a tremendous difference in retirement security.

May 17th, 2019

Advisers’ Leading Role in Cybersecurity

It is important to ask what cybersecurity means to retirement plan service providers and fiduciary advisers—and what steps they can take to ensure the safety of participant assets and data.

May 14th, 2019

Litigation Financing Could Drive 10b-5 Lawsuits

Attorneys suggest that litigation financing is not a common practice in ERISA lawsuits, but complaints filed under SEC Rule 10b-5 are a different matter.

May 10th, 2019

Emphasis on Value-Add Services in Morgan Stanley’s Solium Acquisition

Morgan Stanley executives say the recent acquisition and rebranding of Solium Capital reflects the firm’s goals of connecting with wealth management clients earlier in their careers and in more holistic ways.

May 8th, 2019

How Does Recordkeeper Consolidation Affect Plan Advisers?

Ongoing recordkeeper consolidation means fewer providers from which to choose, but sources disagree about whether this will significantly change the adviser experience or not.

April 30th, 2019

The Best Case for ESG Under ERISA Is Long-Term

According to Michael Hunstad, head of quantitative strategies at NTAM, it is undeniable in 2019 that ESG issues are material to financial performance; more debatable is the best way to leverage ESG themes in institutional portfolios.

April 29th, 2019

In M&A Assessments, Culture Matters as Much as Revenue

The inside story of the acquisition of Blue Prairie Group by Cerity Partners shows the foundational importance of long-term relationships and enthusiastic staffers in steering industry M&A activity.