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June 17, 2010 – Charles Schwab has launched Schwab Advisor University, an interactive online training program to help registered investment advisers (RIAs) improve operational productivity and performance.

In light of the economic downturn, advisers have tightened the relationships with their clients, according to a new survey.

TD AMERITRADE Institutional is launching an education portal for registered investment advisers (RIAs) who custody assets with the firm.

American United Life Insurance Company (AUL), a OneAmerica company, has appointed Donald W. Barden as Southeast regional sales director in the Atlanta Retirement Services office.

Although 58% of advisers say their clients earn more than is needed to make the Roth IRA conversion under the new rules, a surprisingly small proportion of these...

U.S. Senator Herb Kohl, (D-Wisconsin) Chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, held a hearing Wednesday about lifetime income options in retirement plans.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unanimously approved proposed rule amendments to enhance the information provided to target-date fund investors.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is offering a free workshop for employee benefit plan professionals, including clients of plan service providers.

State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) has appointed Steve Coyle as head of the U.S. Sub-Advisory business within its Intermediary Business Group.

Manning & Napier Advisors has tapped Patrick Cunningham as chief executive officer and Jeff Coons as president, the Fairport, New York firm announced.

Advisers responding to a recent survey say clients are at risk of falling short of their financial goals if corrective action is not taken.

Third-party administrator Benefit Consultants Group (BCG) has introduced a Concierge Club partner development program that “rewards an adviser for his/her commitment to the retirement plan market.”

It is becoming less common for one member of a couple to assume all of the financial responsibility and decision-making, according to a new survey.

Russell Investments has added personnel in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific in alternative investments.

MetLife has intrduced its online Open Enrollment Toolbox.

Investors pumped $126 billion into equity/mixed, bond, and other long-term mutual funds in April on a net basis.

Pershing Advisor Solutions LLC, a BNY Mellon company, has made available a new study for registered investment adviser (RIA) firms.

Poor health is the top reason why workers decide to take early retirement, but factors such as high work pressure and low job satisfaction also play a role.

OppenheimerFunds Retirement Services announced new tools to help plan sponsors and financial advisers "navigate the changing regulatory landscape."

Russell Investments has posted its official lists of companies that are set to join or leave the broad-market Russell 3000 Index when its U.S. equity indexes are reconstituted...