Financial Surveys Turn Up Gender-Specific Challenges
Nearly one-third of women investors reported communication gaps with advisers, and many married couples avoid key financial conversations altogether, according...
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EBSA Head Aronowitz Says DOL Ended ‘Fiduciary Rule Madness’
From a restored five-part fiduciary test to reducing ‘meritless’ litigation, the head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration defended his...
Financial Independence Lags Among Millennials, Gen X, per Northwestern Mutual
More than half of surveyed Millennials said they would not be able to support themselves if they needed to.
Polled Adults Score 37% on Retirement Know-How, per Study
US adults also had the lowest level of general financial literacy in the past decade, according to the TIAA Institute...
Matthew Michelini Named President of Athene
The former Apollo Global Management head of Asia-Pacific pledges a ‘more diverse set’ of retirement products.
DC Plan Roth Contributions, by the Numbers
Defined contribution plan sponsors share whether they offer Roth contributions and in-plan Roth conversions.
AI Product & Service Launches – 6/1/2026
FMG launches marketing intelligence system for advisers; Zocks provides tech for Hightower advisers; Broadridge extends partnership with Kyndryl for digital...
Nuts and Bolts: When Do Roth Contributions Make Sense?
While Roth contributions are often conflated with after-tax contributions, experts say it may help to think of retirement assets going...
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 5/29/2026
Fiduciary Trust Co. hires investment officer; Guardian appoints head of client solutions; Wells Fargo hires AI leader; and more.
Real Assets Emerge as Key Portfolio Diversifiers
Timberland, farmland and commercial real estate are gaining attention as protectors against market volatility, according to Bank of America.
DOL Presents 3 Oral Arguments Backing Employers in Forfeiture Cases
Department of Labor attorneys requested that the appeals courts affirm previous decisions to dismiss claims of fiduciary breach under the...
Product & Service Launches – 5/28/2026
PGIM launches actively managed core equity ETF; MetLife introduces flexible annuity option to guaranteed income offering; Dimensional Fund Advisors partners...
Most TDF Investors Stay Fully Invested, per EBRI, ICI
According to new research, 85% of surveyed plan participants maintained their all-target-date-fund lineup for at least six years.
Q1 401(k) Savings Rate Climbs to Record 14.4%
Fidelity also found that 403(b) contribution rates reached a new high in the first quarter, despite market volatility.
Estate Planning Clients Increasingly Turn to Advisers
Originally a task for attorneys, estate planning can now be embedded into advisory platforms.
Making Plan Communication Relevant for Multiple Generations
Advisers can take several approaches as they vie for different demographics’ attention and participation.
Advisory M&A News – 5/27/2026
LPL acquires Soundview Wealth Management, Emerald Wealth Management; Moneco Advisors taps 3 advisory teams; Cetera adds former Commonwealth adviser; and...
Employers Can Promote 529 Use Among Low-, Moderate-Income Employees
A new study from Commonwealth suggested that employers can help expand access to 529 accounts and communicate the value of the...
Are Indirect Compensation Structures a Concern for Healthcare Consultants?
Experts answer questions regarding fiduciary duties for health benefits in retirement plans.
Business Groups Challenge ERISA Class Certification in Amicus Brief
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Benefits Council claim there was insufficient ‘rigorous analysis’ to justify class certification...