Cash Balance Plans On Pause Among Small Businesses
For cash balance plans that were left unfrozen, small business employers may have been able to utilize a PPP loan to fund it.
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15th Anniversary of RPAY: the Prince Group
When the Prince Group won the Retirement Plan Adviser Team of the Year award in 2010, it did not offer 3(38) fiduciary services. Times have changed, says Doug Prince, CEO.
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Four Things to Know About Changes to Employer Contributions
Advisers can play an important role in helping plan sponsors understand the options available to them, as well as the impact of making certain plan changes.
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Advisers Giving Back: Bruce Lanser at UBS
During and after his daughter’s career as an elite speed skater, Bruce Lanser at UBS has been volunteering his time to help the niche sport continue to thrive in the Milwaukee area. He also finds time to serve on the board of Junior Achievement.
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15th Anniversary of RPAY: Steven Dimitriou at Mayflower
After many years on the Wells Fargo platform, Mayflower is about to go fully independent by establishing its own registered investment adviser.
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15th Anniversary of RPAY: Barbara Delaney
After exploring a number of large benefits firms that they thought could be potential purchasers, last September, the former PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Adviser Team of the Year closed on a deal with HUB International.
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Giving Back: Lessons in Mentorship from Soraya Morris
Soraya Morris is a lead trainer at Envestnet | MoneyGuide. She formerly worked for a fee-only registered investment adviser and says mentorship is a huge part of her past and future in this industry.
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Where Are They Now? A Mother-Daughter Team at Cafaro Greenleaf
Dorann Cafaro, one of the earliest winners of the Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year award, has retired from the practice. Her daughter, Jamie Greenleaf, says the focus hasn’t wavered since 2006.
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Advisers as Advocates for Systemic Change
Jamie Kalamarides is president of Prudential Group Insurance. He recently jumped on the phone with PLANADVISER for a frank and engaging Q&A focused on the results of his firm’s...
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Advisers Giving Back: Kelli Davis and CSi Advisory Services
Among other efforts, the firm dedicates significant time and resources to causes that fight hunger and support financial literacy among girls and young women in Indiana.
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15th Anniversary of RPAY: Mike Goss and Fiduciary Investment Advisors
The firm has grown tremendously since it was recognized as the Retirement Plan Adviser Team of the Year in 2009, and it recently underwent a significant merger.
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15th Anniversary of RPAY: John Barry
One difference between now and 2008 in terms of running an advisory practice is the “technology dividend,” says John Barry, that year’s winner of the PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year award.
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15th Anniversary of RPAY: Steve Wilt
Steve Wilt, member of the PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Team of the Year in 2007, now works at CAPTRUST. He says he is as busy as ever, though he can now leverage the resources of a national firm.
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Prepare to Meet the Needs of the Workforce of the Future
The way in which companies structure their remotely distributed workforces will depend on the financial consequences of the pandemic, the impact on corporate culture and other factors, such as the prevalence of gig work.
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15th Anniversary of RPAY: Chad Larson
2007 PLANSPONSOR Plan Adviser of the Year Chad Larsen remained independent until last September, when HUB International acquired his firm. He says the past 13 years have been ‘a great time to be in this business.’
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Advisers Giving Back: Brad Arends at intellicents
The plight of rural community health care systems is a personal matter for the community in Albert Lea, Minnesota, and for Brad Arends at intellicents.
Simple Steps Toward Retirement Certainty in Uncertain Times
Many people don’t know as much as they should about retirement and investments. There is no time like the present to learn.
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Advisers Giving Back: Grant Arends at intellicents
Some people are called to give back and invest in their local communities, while others are compelled to go farther afield.
In Times of Stress, Timely Communications Make a Big Difference
New data shows the education and guidance firms are providing is helping individuals to stay the course.
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Advisers Giving Back: Attila Toth and Portfolio Evaluations
Investing in the local community has been an important part of the firm’s identity from its founding in 1992, and it makes sure to involve its staff members’ spouses and families to make its giving even more meaningful.