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Many people in the developed world say they do not understand financial planning and do not know where to turn for help with financial matters, according to a...

In another week (or so), PLANSPONSOR will publish its annual Defined Contribution Survey.

Wirehouse advisers seem to like the idea of going independent—but few actually do it.

Research indicates that too many investment choices in a 401(k) plan may lead participants who are inexperienced investors to take on more risk than they would with fewer...

Despite hurdles such as volatile markets and the freezing of pension plans, industry representatives consulted by Diversified Investment Advisors say they are upbeat about the industry’s future over...

While only three in 10 of polled Boomers are working with a financial professional, those who are show more optimism about their finances.

Advisers could take note that members of Generation Y might like to make their own investment decisions, but they are also interested in more sources of financial information...

A survey of asset managers from consulting firm FS Associates found continuing optimism amid the financial crisis.

Brokers are receiving incentives to switch firms, and the independent route is looking more attractive, according to research from Fidelity Investments and National Financial.

Advisers cite independence, personalization, and financial success as their reasons for leaving established firms to go independent, according to Schwab Institutional research.

Actively managed funds will see increased competition for assets in retail portfolios, including the retirement income space, according to research from the Financial Research Corporation.

A new report indicates that rollovers are a growing share of adviser businesses, even as they use it as an opportunity to reach beyond the initial rollover “event″.

Grandparents want help from advisers creating a savings plan to contribute to their grandchildren’s college education, according to research from The Hartford.

In a new report, Charles Schwab says there is a strong connection between a plan sponsor’s company match contribution formula and participant savings rates.

Research by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) suggests freezing a defined benefit pension plan might not reduce costs.

Many advisers have been the champions of phrases such as “stay the course″ and “weather the storm,″ but even advisers have a sinking confidence in the market, according...

Just telling participants to “stay the course″ might not be enough.

Automatic enrollment of employees into defined contribution retirement plans has been adopted by a majority of surveyed plan sponsors, according to Mercer.

A survey found that participants appear to be responding to the economic and financial crisis by delaying retirement, saving less, and reallocating their retirement investments.

The defined contribution investment only (DCIO) market composes 12% of all 401(k) plans, or approximately 63,000 plans, according to a Spectrem Group study.