Retirement Industry People Moves – 10/30/2026
LaSalle Investment Management appoints Michael Raso as global head of private wealth; Opto Investments appoints a principal product manager, head...
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By the Numbers: Managed Account Availability
Most surveyed recordkeepers can accommodate managed accounts, but there is a wide range of adoption and availability of providers.
A Potential ‘Bridge’ to More Lifetime Income
Prudential Researcher David Blanchett looks at plan participants’ interest in lifetime income beyond traditional in-plan annuities.
DOL Issues Final PBM Fee Disclosure Rule
The rule requires providers of pharmacy benefit management services to make detailed disclosures to fiduciaries of large, employer-sponsored self-insured health...
Product & Service Launches – 10/29/26
Savvy Wealth launches private markets program for advisers; Vestmark partners with Allspring Global Investments for adviser-built model portfolios; Envestnet releases...
Six Companies Sue UnitedHealth, Alleging Fiduciary Duty Breaches in Employee Benefit Plans
The third-party administrator is accused of misusing plan assets and charging excessive, unreasonable and undisclosed fees to plaintiffs.
DOL to Unveil PBM Transparency Rule on Thursday
During a Wednesday media briefing, a member of Congress and industry groups voiced support for the anticipated rule.
Advisory M&A News – 10/28/2026
Adviser Matt Griggs joins LPL Financial; Apella Wealth acquires Kilner Capital Advisors; Sequoia Financial Group acquires Quish; and more.
How Artificial Intelligence Can Build Advisers’ Cybersecurity Strategy
Firms are having to balance honing their cybersecurity and evolving their technology stacks.
Aon Sued Under ERISA Over Alleged Profits From Employee Benefits Program
The company allegedly received more than $14 million in commissions and administrative fees tied to voluntary health, dental and insurance...
DOL Obtains Consent Order Against Chicago Law Firm
The order confirms the proper distribution of nearly $6.5 million in plan assets to employees.
Americans Score Low on Care, Home, Health Portions of Longevity Preparedness Index
While US adults are living longer, they generally lack the long-term planning required for such lifespans, according to a study...
Insurers Find In-Plan Annuities More Appealing in Current Market, per Goldman Sachs
The survey finds 15% of insurers expect in-plan annuity adoption to be a major industry trend over the next three...
Research on Rollover Savings ‘Drift’ Supports Regulatory Action
Both Empower and PensionBee argue for better support for job changers to reduce leakage.
AI Product & Service Launches – 10/26/2026
Zocks expands distribution through 2 partnerships; Modera launches AI financial advice platform; Domain Money adopts Altruist’s Hazel; and more.
How State Mandates Can Open New Retirement-Plan Conversations
The head of retirement at LPL Financial explains how advisers can engage business owners in broader conversations about benefits.
WTW Launches Via Wealth Business for DC Plans
The firm is offering personalized advice and a marketplace of annuity products.
Treasury, IRS Update Retirement Plan Correction Program, Create IRA Version
New guidance expands EPCRS and establishes an IRA correction program authorized by SECURE 2.0.
Voluntary Benefits May Make Waves in ERISA Litigation
The magnitude of the litigation may hinge on the money at stake.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 10/23/2026
Prime Capital Financial hires Ekaterina Sheliga; American Beacon selects Matthew Tripp as vice president, senior client portfolio manager; ASPPA, ARA...