Deals & People December 7th, 2023 Pontera Snags $60M Investment The capital from Iconiq Growth brings the 401(k) advisory management provider’s total funding to $160 million.
Compliance December 6th, 2023 Proposed Bill Would Revoke Pensions for Expelled Congressional Reps New legislation would disqualify George Santos—and others expelled from Congress—from a pension.
Data & Research December 6th, 2023 Why Small 401(k) Plans Should Remain Wary of Hidden Fees Advisers should identify key fee drivers to protect participant outcomes, particularly for plans of less than $1 billion.
Data & Research December 6th, 2023 Young Investors Tend to Fall for Online Financial Misinformation Surveys also indicate they would trust financial professionals more if the advisers leveraged AI-generated advice.
Deals & People December 6th, 2023 Insurer Alliant Expands Retirement Plan Footprint Alliant acquires Connecticut-based retirement plan consultancy and TPA as part of its ‘selective’ retirement acquisition strategy.
Data & Research December 6th, 2023 Financial Advisers Plan to Increase Alt Exposure in ’24 An annual CAIS-Mercer study finds bullishness for alts, though adding them to workplace retirement plans will take finesse, according to...
Compliance December 5th, 2023 Inspector General Report Calls for Greater EBSA Authority The report argues that EBSA should have more authority over the Federal Thrift Plan and resources to conduct audits.
Data & Research December 5th, 2023 Americans Remain More Wary of Inflation Than Retirement Shortfall Fears about both inflation risk and retirement income remain elevated, per annuities and insurance provider F&G.
Deals & People December 5th, 2023 Mercer to Acquire Vanguard’s US OCIO Division Mercer will add to its not-for-profit outsourced investments and retirement consulting capabilities.
Data & Research December 5th, 2023 Passive Mutual Fund Assets to Surpass Active in ’24 Passive is taking a lead, particularly in qualified retirement plans, but active advisers are making inroads in other areas, according...
Compliance December 4th, 2023 NASAA Proposal of Best Adviser Practices Receives Pushback Critics say the proposal recommended to states goes beyond the SEC’s Reg BI and endangers annuity products and educational materials.
Compliance December 4th, 2023 Tyson Foods Employees Allege Excessive 401(k) Plan Fees The plaintiffs’ complaint included a detailed comparison of allegedly similar, lower-cost recordkeeper fees for the plan with $3.2B in assets.
Deals & People December 4th, 2023 Advisory M&A News – 12/4/23 Creative Planning announces acquisition of Daniels + Tansey; Perigon Wealth Management welcomes Wealth Advisors Inc.; Advisers Medelberg and Koziatek join...
Deals & People December 4th, 2023 Hub Lands AFS 401(k) Retirement and Wealth Advisories Advisers Alp Atabek and Alex Assaley will join Hub as retirement and wealth consolidation continues.
Compliance December 1st, 2023 Report Outlines Policies That Could Support Social Security Bridge A New School report includes the option of a policy or program that would incentivize collecting Social Security at age...
Client Service December 1st, 2023 Wilshire: Personalized Investing Is Future of DC Plans Customization will be focused on target-date funds combined with managed accounts, with other options still emerging, according to a new...
Deals & People December 1st, 2023 Retirement Industry People Moves – 12/1/23 Principal promotes Branham to national retirement investment director; Natixis bolsters retirement product sales; Voya hires Marchese to lead wealth solutions...
Compliance December 1st, 2023 Shareholder Rights, ESG Rules Begin Friday The new rule will permit the use of ESG considerations in exercising of shareholder rights.
Practice Management December 1st, 2023 Profitable Endeavors Plan advisers discuss how they provide best-in-class services while still meeting—and trying to exceed—client needs.
Client Service December 1st, 2023 From In-House Referrals to Cold Calls: Strategies for Client Attraction Experts discuss how they create strategies to attract new clients.