Editor’s Letter
They Should Take It With Them
Auto-portability can dramatically effect workers’ savings when the person moves from job to job.
Intro
A Time of Change
Advisers have a variety of strategies to evolve their firm—from good partnerships at the plan level to well-thought-out M&A’s.
Practice Development
One-on-One Meetings
Best practices for making the most of the time.
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An IPS ‘Sets’ The Standard
Once adopted, the document must be followed.
Fiduciary Fitness
Class Certification
Sometimes a plaintiff can file breach of duty claims directly.
Compliance News
Compliance News
Legislative and Judicial Actions
Trendspotting
Trendspotting
Next Generation Producers
More advisers are in their 40s—and they are successful.
App Appeal
How to up the technology’s power to engage.
Compliance Consult
Trendspotting
SEC Issues Proxy Guidance
Noted are proxy voting duties and rules for advisers.
Advisers as Teachers
How to guide anxious investors through rocky markets.
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Millennials Risk Savings So They Can Buy Their First Home
Though some might say they’re trading one good investment for another.
Scalia Named Labor Secretary
The new appointee’s record promises a conservative agenda.
DIAs as a 401(k) Default
All account savings can be income streams.
A Fiduciary Duty for RIAs
Participants need to know about making rollover decisions in their own best interest.
The Persistent Pace of M&A’s
Strategic and serial acquirers lead, this year.
Beyond (k)
The Health Savings Alphabet
Advisers need to know the wellness programs from FSA to HSA.
Trendspotting
Issues That Trigger a TDF Lawsuit
Unlike employees, plan sponsors shouldn’t ‘set it and forget it.’
Feature
Effectively Serving Small Solutions
Delivering profitable service to small clients is possible.
Research
Adviser Picks
In a crowded field, which providers and investments stand out?
Cover Story
Addressing Profitability
When plans are no longer cost-effective, there are actions advisers can take.