Data & Research October 8th, 2025 Fear of Litigation Impacts DC Plan Services, Investments One in four respondents told the American Benefits Council they decided against providing more benefits to plan participants out of...
Deals & People October 8th, 2025 Ascensus Names Nick Good as CEO Good will assume his role on January 1, 2026, as outgoing CEO David Musto transitions to executive chairman.
Deals & People October 7th, 2025 Advisory M&A News – 10/7/2025 Mercer Advisors acquires Singer Burke; King Financial Network joins Cetera’s Summit Financial Networks; BIP Wealth acquires Prehmus Financial; and more.
Deals & People October 7th, 2025 TIAA Hires Rob Crothers to Head Business Development BlackRock’s former head of US retirement will lead efforts to develop strategic partnerships.
Compliance October 7th, 2025 Federal Judge Dismisses AT&T PRT Case While the Massachusetts court dismissed the pension risk transfer case against AT&T, the plaintiffs still have standing to sue.
Data & Research October 7th, 2025 RIAs Lead Financial Advisers in AI Tool Use Most advisers told ISS Market Intelligence they used artificial intelligence tools to summarize information, rather than for more extensive analysis.
Compliance October 6th, 2025 ‘Complex Challenges’ Ahead as SEC Nears Dual-Share-Class Approval Since April, the Investment Company Institute has looked into what asset managers may need to launch exchange-traded-fund share classes within...
Deals & People October 6th, 2025 Greenspring Advisors, Wealthstream Advisors Announce Merger The combined advisory firm has more than $10 billion in private client and institutional assets.
Compliance October 6th, 2025 Social Security Commissioner Bisignano Named ‘CEO’ of IRS Frank Bisignano is the first commissioner charged with overseeing operations of both government agencies.
Deals & People October 6th, 2025 2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Joe Weber Thoughts from Joe Weber, with Integrated Financial Solutions.
Deals & People October 6th, 2025 2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Jeremy Weith Thoughts from Jeremy Weith, with HUB Retirement and Wealth Management.
Deals & People October 6th, 2025 Nationwide Annuity Names Kush Kotecha as President Craig Hawley, the outgoing president, was promoted to lead Nationwide’s financial services division.
Deals & People October 6th, 2025 World Investment Advisors Names Edward Walters as President Current CEO Troy Hammond, founder of the firm, will step down at the end of the year.
Compliance October 6th, 2025 IRS Shares First Look at Revised ‘Saver’s Credit’ Form The 2025 income limit for the tax credit for lower-income workers who save for retirement will increase slightly to $39,500...
Data & Research October 3rd, 2025 Cognitive, Physical Decline Increase Financial Risk for Older Adults An advisory firm with a client base with a median age of 65 has about 14% of its revenue controlled...
Compliance October 3rd, 2025 New York to Launch State Retirement Savings Program This Fall Qualifying employers will have nine months to register in the New York State Secure Choice Savings Program, upload employee data...
Deals & People October 3rd, 2025 Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 10/3/2025 Cetera names community leader of RIA Blueprint; Ashton Thomas names Doug Hagan as CIO; NFP adds 2 benefits vice presidents;...
Compliance October 3rd, 2025 Fiduciary Rules for ‘Trump Accounts’ Still Unsolved Many logistical issues remain for the pilot program that will open $1,000 investment accounts for newborn U.S. citizens.
Products & Services October 2nd, 2025 Product & Service Launches – 10/2/25 Voya Financial launches WealthPath platform; Broadridge partners with WealthFeed; Raymond James debuts 3 ETFs; and more.
Compliance October 2nd, 2025 Judge Faults American Airlines for ESG ‘Influence’ on 401(k) Plan The airline was not required to pay monetary damages, as the judge said plaintiffs failed to establish monetary losses.