Cover Story
An Array of Models
Some advisers find opportunities through aggregation or affilliation
Editor’s Letter
Drawing Attention
Celebrating the good works of advisers who give back to their communities
Intro
Data Points
The Path Forward
The various models advisers can adapt to grow their practice
Ready to Focus on Income?
Just under 10% of employers offer an in-plan annuity
Practice Development
Investment Focus
The Word About Newsletters
They are a great way to stay in touch with participants, particularly for advisers to large plans
TDFs Help Boost Balances
The key is their diversification and participants' tendency to remain invested
Compliance News
Legislative and Judicial Actions
FINRA Share-Class Sweep Highlights Importance of CooperationThe Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced the final results of its mutual fund waiver initiative—the agency’s aggressive multiyear effort to ensure member...
Trendspotting
Social Security Maximization
One's claiming age is key to stretching benefits
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Equity Factor Investing
'Factors' help sponsors share their plan's liability profile
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Talking Points
Student Loan Repayment Programs
Employers are starting to note the option's role in promoting wellness
Sponsors Seek Low-Cost TDFs
Providers respond with passive funds, collective trusts
Hardship Withdrawals Climb 40%
The Bipartisan Budget Act is seen as the catalyst
Guaranteed Income Is Important
Advisers fail to realize the topic should be addressed
Inspirational Financial Wellness
To succeed, these programs must prompt workers to take action
Talking Points
Worry Forecast What advisers predict will be clients’ 3 greatest worries for the next 12 months, and what clients say those actually are: Source: Nationwide Advisory Solutions, “Advisor Authority...
Research
The Value of Data
By threading data through an AI interface, recordkeepers create a custom participant experience
Servicing Strategies
Advancing Advice for All
Managed account services can benefit plan sponsors, participants and advisers
Beyond (k)
Pension Risk Transfer on the Rise
With more insurers in the business, pricing has grown competitive
Investment-Oriented
Through the ‘Window’
The opportunity to invest beyond the plan's fund lineup
Practice Management
Investment Oversight Partners
How advisers benefit from asset management assistance
Compliance Consult
Now Who Is a Fiduciary?
How the SEC's best interest rule could affect plans, IRAs
