Retirement Savings Fall Far Short of Longevity Expectations
Only 12% of future retirees thought their money would last beyond a decade of retirement, according to a recent survey.
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Advisory M&A News – 5/6/2026
Apollon Wealth Management partners with $650M Senglaub Financial; Mercer Advisors acquires Eagleson Arndt Financial Advisors; $1.5B Gateway Investments transitions to...
EBSA Head Aronowitz Asks for Industry Input on DOL Investment Rule
The head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration confirmed that the agency is considering additional guidance—particularly on fiduciary ‘duty to...
SEC: PEPs Qualify for Single-Employer Plans’ Exemptions
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s regulatory statement may open the door to wider participation in pooled employer plans.
Millennial Investors Reveal Low Financial Confidence Levels
Slightly more than half of surveyed Millennials said they were focused on saving for retirement, according to Parnassus Investments.
Advised Individuals More Prepared to Retire, per TIAA
Half of survey respondents who worked with financial advisers thought they would live comfortably through retirement, compared with 31% of...
Many Small Business Owners Lack Financial Safety Net
Recent surveys reveal entrepreneurs struggle in financial resilience and succession planning.
Nonprofit Leaders Call on SEC to Back CITs in 403(b)s
Congressional action is required to allow collective investment trusts to be included in 403(b) plans.
Wealthspire to Acquire Fi3 Advisors
Fi3, which has approximately $1.2 billion in assets under management, will operate with the same client and firm leadership team.
New Hires Make Retirement Decisions Without Much Guidance
Nearly half of respondents to a recent survey said they contributed from 1% to 5% of their pay toward retirement.
Janus Henderson Settles ESOP Lawsuit for $6.5M
The settlement total would give each plaintiff $3,613, but lawyers are expected to take up to one-third of the amount.
AI Product & Service Launches – 5/4/2026
Ncontracts introduces Nquiry compliance platform; Advisor CRM launches Beacon assistant; HFS Research debuts data intelligence suite; and more.
Mesirow to Acquire LeafHouse Financial Advisors
LeafHouse’s financial advisory business will be integrated into the Mesirow Fiduciary Solutions platform, deepening its distribution reach.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 5/1/2026
Impact Community Capital promotes Andrew Zimmerman to CIO; Alerus hires Paul Villanueva as retirement sales VP; SEC Deputy Director of...
Advising Generations, by the Numbers
A Nationwide study found advisers were willing to facilitate family financial discussions that clients often reported avoiding.
The Retirement Vision for Clients Without Children
A financial planner discusses the specific planning needs of adults without children.
How to Build on Gen Z, Millennial Interest in Retirement Planning
If advisers engage early and authentically, they can build lasting relationships with up-and-coming asset owners.
Demand for Sustainable Investing Grows—but Portfolios Lag Behind
Investment decisions are tempered by market conditions, portfolio considerations and evolving expectations.
How Advisers, TPAs Can Thrive With PEPs
A fiduciary services specialist explains why he thinks pooled employer plans can lead to better retirement outcomes.
Product & Service Launches – 4/30/2026
Bridgewise, X collaborate on social sentiment for global markets; Vanguard unveils BondBuilder model portfolio suite; Fidelity launches small-, mid-cap ETFs;...