Publisher’s Note
A Team Approach
Plan providers opened a door for advisers to step through.
Compliance News
Legislative and Judicial Actions
IRS updates its operational compliance list, DOL releases new proposed fiduciary rule, and more.
Trends
Trends
New Fiduciary Rule Ahead
The main theme of the DOL’s new rule proposal is in alignment with other regulators—the SEC and FINRA in particular—but the agency is not surrendering its jurisdiction over tax-qualified retirement plans.
The Secret to Getting a Gig
Mentorship is key to the adviser industry’s future.
Trends
Trends
Talking Points
Data Points
Warn Your Clients
Sponsors face hard choices about COVID-19 hardship withdrawals.
On the Move
Transactions, promotions and new hires in the financial advisory industry.
Talking Points
Half of younger employees place minimal value on it.
The Virtue in ESG Factors
These investing strategies reveal a rare source of rapid growth.
Cover Story
Investing Against COVID-19
The varying routes three fund managers take to fight the pandemic for investors.
2020 PLANADVISER Recordkeeper Services Survey
Practice Management
Prospecting in Turbulent Times
Surprisingly, it may be a good time to win new clients.
Servicing Strategies
Retirement Savings Optimization
HSAs can be a game-changer for retirees—advisers need to tell their clients.
Winners’ Circle
Three Who Lead the Way
Past Retirement Plan Advisers of the Year discuss participant services.
ERISA vista
DOL Gives Private-Equity Guidance
401(k) plans may include the strategy as part of a diversified fund.
Compliance Consult
Advisers Giving Back
Investment Advice Revisited
A new proposal introduces a broad exemption for advisers.
Close to Their Hearts
Celebrating the good works of advisers who give back to their communities in personal ways.