Data & Research November 21st, 2023 Money May Buy Happiness After All, Empower Survey Shows Of Americans surveyed in an August poll, almost 60% said money buys happiness, at least in part, as it gives...
Data & Research November 21st, 2023 Citi, JP Morgan Rated 1st in Digital Platform Satisfaction, According to JD Power Survey finds connection between digital experience ranking and client satisfaction and retention.
Compliance November 20th, 2023 FINRA Proposal Would Allow Broker/Dealers to Use Projected Performance in Marketing to Retirement Plans The new rule would permit brokers to use projected performance in communications about qualified retirement plan investing.
Compliance November 20th, 2023 DOL Releases Informational Copies of 2023 Form 5500s The disclosure forms have been updated for 2023 filings to be completed in 2024.
Deals & People November 20th, 2023 Morgan Stanley Promotes Jed Finn to Head of Wealth Management Finn will assume his new role on January 1, 2024, as part of the division’s transition under Andy Saperstein.
Deals & People November 20th, 2023 Advisory M&A News – 11/20/23 Wealth Enhancement adds two New York-based RIA firms; Bitcoin IRA acquires Shrimpy.io; UBS snags Merrill wealth advisory.
In Practice November 20th, 2023 Adviser Talks: Kenneth Catanella On Financial Wellness The UBS managing director explains why financial wellness for participants is much more than “a nice to have benefit."
Data & Research November 20th, 2023 Fidelity Sees Quarter-on-Quarter Decline in Retirement Balances The third quarter also saw increases in withdrawals and loans as participants managed expenses amid inflation and higher borrowing costs.
Deals & People November 17th, 2023 Retirement Industry People Moves – 11/17/23 Joelson joins Savvy Advisors as founding principal wealth manager; Matos made CFO for workplace and retirement solutions at Principal; Northern...
In Practice November 17th, 2023 PLANADVISER Practice Progress Series: Participants Top plan advisers stressed the importance of working with participants beyond just the retirement plan.
Client Service November 16th, 2023 Infosys Cybersecurity Event Disrupting Recordkeeper, Insurance Platforms T. Rowe Price, Vanguard, Principal, and Ascensus note ongoing system issues due to cybersecurity problem at US-based division of Infosys.
Products November 16th, 2023 Product & Service Launches – 11/16/23 Employee Fiduciary launches 401(k) fees calculator; Businessolver enhances MyChoice accounts HSA investment platform; BenchMine launches latest retirement plan insights; and...
Compliance November 16th, 2023 New Senate Bill Would Prevent Retirement Plans from Omitting Workers Aged 18-20 Many plans start participation at age 21; new legislation would require inclusion of anyone 18 or older.
Compliance November 16th, 2023 Biden Expected to Sign Continuing Resolution The resolution would prevent a government shutdown and keep the DOL funded through February 2.
Deals & People November 16th, 2023 Edelman Financial Engines Acquires PRW Wealth Management The firm is looking to sync its growing wealth management footprint to retirement managed account offerings, according to its CFO.
Client Service November 16th, 2023 Ascensus, Newport Nonqualified Platforms Hit by Infosys Cybersecurity Issue Ascensus and its Newport-owned nonqualified retirement systems have not been able to update participant accounts since November 2.
Practice Management November 15th, 2023 100% of Large Retirement Plan Advisories Now Include Wealth Strategy, According to T. Rowe In 2019, only half of plan advisers were considering a wealth strategy, but the opportunity to enhance profits by offering...
Data & Research November 15th, 2023 Low- to Moderate Income Workers Face Brunt of Climate Change Effects The financial situations of African Americans, Hispanics and women are particularly vulnerable to the results of extreme climate events.
Products & Services November 15th, 2023 Looking to Benchmark Managed Accounts? This Firm Has a Report for That Fiduciary Decisions explains its process for comparing personalized managed accounts to options such as target date funds.
Compliance November 15th, 2023 EBSA Denies Comment Period Extension for Fiduciary Proposal The regulator pushed back on industry requests to extend comment time for the controversial proposal; the period will still end...