Commonwealth Launches Adviser Business-Building Program
The coaching program is aimed at advisers who want to grow revenue, add assets and gain new clients.
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How Auto-Portability Can Address the Wealth Gap
Research shows workers who cash out their retirement plan savings could lose roughly 1.5 years of accumulated wages, but auto-portability...
Only One-Third of Households Report Having a Written Financial Plan
Research found written plans are associated with higher savings and bigger emergency funds.
Useful Advice as Rates Rise and Markets Move
With markets off to a choppy start in 2022 and rate hikes on the horizon, inflation is top of mind for many investors, as demonstrated by a D.A....
Advisers Can Shine While Supporting Stock Plan Investors
Stock plans are seen as a valuable benefit that demonstrates employers’ commitment to employees, according to a new survey, but participants want more guidance and advice.
Paper Offers Tutorial for Choosing DC Plan Lifetime Income Investments
Groom Law Group has published a guide that discusses fiduciary duties in the context of providing lifetime income options within defined contribution plans.
AssetMark Launches Marketing Advantage Platform
The all-in-one marketing platform seeks to help advisers implement powerful marketing strategies, build relationships and grow their business.
Retirement Industry People Moves
M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust leader Bill Farrell announces retirement; Hub International expands capabilities in California with new acquisition; Creative...
More Lessons From Record M&A Action Backed by Private Equity
In part due to the growing role of private equity backers, competition between ‘financial buyers’ and ‘strategic acquirers’ appears set to heat up in the coming years.
Adviser Industry Fee Pressures in Focus
As competition heats up and clients expect more for their fees, forward-thinking advisers are focused on both protecting existing revenue...
iJoin, American Trust Team Up on Personalization Tool
Advisers can obtain greater data and insights that are more tailored to offer participants an individualized experience.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Nasdaq Fund Network adds new 529 plan share classes; AllianceBernstein and Vestmark unveil custom municipal solutions platform; Vanguard bolsters roster...
How Advisers Can Help Low-Income Workers Save in Employer-Sponsored Plans
Financial wellness campaigns that explain the benefits of delaying Social Security until full retirement age can also help low- and...
Yum! Brands Partly Defeats Retirement Plan Eligibility Lawsuit
The plaintiff sued to seek recognition of his years of employment from 1995 through 2020 for purposes of calculating his...
ESOPs Benefit Plan Sponsors and Participants
Research examines how employee stock ownership plans have helped workers and employers alike throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recordkeeper Empower Retirement Announces Name Change
The change, which will see the word ‘Retirement’ dropped from the recordkeeper’s name, represents the company’s efforts to enhance its...
Americans Focused on Financial Security and Planning
A New AIG Life & Retirement study shows respondents are focused on long-term financial planning, with many intending to seek help from a financial professional during 2022.
Court Denies Dismissal of Duke Energy ERISA Suit
The plaintiffs suggest the plan, its participants and beneficiaries have suffered ‘significant losses totaling millions of dollars,’ and a district...
Helping DB Plan Sponsors Consider Risks for Their Portfolios
Investment managers discuss opportunities moving forward for corporate defined benefit plans.
Advisers Say Clients Are Showing Increased Interest in ESG, Crypto Options
A new survey suggests advisers are also using social media more often to reach new clients, though many argue that better technology tools would greatly help with this.