
feature
Taking the Pulse
The value of surveying your clients

cover story
Under Armor
How to understand and prevent retirement plan lawsuits

Editor’s Letter
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Whats Online
Data Points
The Plan Design Spectrum
From conservative to progressive, the role that advisers play in helping their plan sponsor clients develop the right plan design.
The Best Defense
How to stave off retirement plan lawsuits
What’s Online
Keep up with the news
Matches Still Not Universal
About three in 10 plans have yet to provide a match

Practice Development
Investment Focus
Advisers in Training
Leading practices share how they shape their ideal employee
Alternatives’ Assets Fall in Q1
Investors are taking heed of negative returns

Capitol News
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Capitol News
An adviser eye on Washington
Trendspotting
A look at the latest concerns and actions among employees, and what they mean for advisers

practice management
Assessing Value
How to determine which clients are profitable

investment-oriented
TDF Evolution
The new and improved target-date fund

research
2016 PLANADVISER Defined Contribution Investment Only (DCIO) Survey
Multiple approaches: the reach of the defined contribution investment only marketplace

ERISA vista
Rollovers Under the Fiduciary Rule
Questions advisers are asking
