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Team Building

Whether in your affiliation, preferred provider relationships, or participant education, with whom you choose to do business matters
dean's list

Certify Able

Some states taking a closer look at adviser certifications
beyond (k)

403(b) aware

New 403(b) rules may offer opportunities for advisers to have a "client touch"
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Uncertain Course

Where are some financial advisers taking our industry?
fiduciary fitness

457 Exemptions

 IRS issues guidelines for deferred compensation arrangements maintained by tax-exempt entities or state or local governments
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Invest-O-Matic

Advisers have conflicting views on lifecycle funds
practice management

Reaching for the Top

Investment-only DC shops offer advisers more than just an investment menu
fiduciary fitness

Default Vault

Department of Labor QDIA regs released
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No Winding Down

The end of the year doesn’t mean anyone gets a breather
investment-oriented

The Best IPS

The nuts and bolts of investment policy statements
Select Department

Meeting of the Minds

Ten best practices for enrollment meetings in an auto-enrollment era
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Talking Points

Tired of giving the same old presentations? Use these nuggets of information to spruce them up.
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The Path Ahead

Plan sponsors want more fee disclosure, and regulators will likely require it soon. That is both a threat and an opportunity for advisers. 
practice management

B/D Advice

As retirement plan advisers increase in number, independent broker/dealers are building their support services
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Playing Favorites

When it comes time to help plan sponsor clients select and monitor investment lineups, advisers have clear favorites