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Tom Sokira joins northern New Jersey-based Anthem Financial Services' defined contribution consulting practice as managing partner.

U.S. ETF industry assets increased $84.8 billion (10.6%) in September, according to State Street Global Advisors (SSgA).

In a continuing effort to grow its business development team, Richmond, Virginia-based RiverFront Investment Group has hired Rutherfoord Ferguson.

Russell Investments named Mike Reardon as consultant relations regional director in its U.S. institutional consultant relations practice.

Fidelity Capital Markets has appointed Kevin J. Byrne, formerly of ConvergEx, for TM.

If “one is the loneliest number,” why would anyone choose to work alone? 

Last week, I got an early morning call from my daughter. 

Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC has decided to close ten of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs). 

Wal-Mart Stores, the nation’s largest private-sector employer, plans to scrap its profit-sharing contributions in favor of a 401(k) match, according to a Bloomberg report.

The Stable Income Market Index (SIMI) is tailored to the needs of the U.S. Stable Value industry.

Research from Fidelity Investments indicates investors are redefining how they measure financial success amid changing confidence levels and risk tolerance in today’s fluctuating markets.

A settlement has been preliminarily approved in a consolidated class action lawsuit against National City Corporation.

The Renewable Energy Initiative (TREI) is encouraging companies across the country to add existing publicly traded renewable energy funds to their 401(k) investment menus.

TD Ameritrade's new ETF Market Center has a list of more than 100 commission-free exchange-traded funds (ETFs), chosen by Morningstar Associates.   

George Castineiras, senior vice president of Client Relations and Business Development for Prudential Retirement spoke to PLANADVISER to clarify details of Prudential’s new key account team structure.  

Mutual of Omaha has enlisted the help of Charles Epstein, the creator and “coach” of “The 401k Coach” program, to provide advisers with training and business support.

A new study finds that auto-enrollment and auto-contribution escalation in 401(k) plans can result in a big improvement in retirement savings, depending on how they're implemented.

Vanguard has appointed Wellington Management Company, LLP and Delaware Investments as investment advisers to Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund.

Franklin Templeton Real Estate Advisors (FTREA) has hired Philip F. Alfieri as Director of Investments, Real Assets.

Newkirk announced the availability of an enhanced QDIA Notice Service.