House Holds Hearing About Transparency and Oversight at EBSA
What was a heated session focused on alleged mismanagement and lack of accountability at the Employee Benefits Security Administration.
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Rollovers May Reach $1.1 Trillion by 2030: LIMRA
U.S. retail retirement plan rollovers are expected to increase by 34% in the following five years, according to LIMRA.
RIAs Continue to Accelerate Tremendous M&A Pace
Private equity-backed wealth management firms have made the lion’s share of RIA acquisitions, according to separate studies from Echelon Partners...
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Nate Moody
Thoughts from Nate Moody, with Lebel & Harriman Retirement Advisors.
Taking Stock of the Continued Evolution of PEPs
More than four years and $10 billion in assets into their launch, experts discuss the benefits, the challenges and the...
Legislation Proposed to Provide Tax Incentives for Small Nonprofit Retirement Plans
If enacted, the legislation would give nonprofits the same benefits offered to for-profit entities under the SECURE Act.
DOL Says Citi’s Diverse Asset Manager Program is Unlawful
The Department of Labor said the guidance no longer reflects its views, rescinding a 2023 advisory opinion approving the Citi...
Running Against the Bulls: RIAs’ Economic Concerns Increase for Next 12 Months
Registered investment advisers remained more bullish than retail investors in a recent market outlook study by Schwab Asset Management, but...
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Phil Senderowitz
Thoughts from Phil Senderowitz, with Strategic Retirement Partners.
IRS Clarifies Tax Rules for Uncashed Retirement Plan Distribution Checks
The guidance aims to standardize treatment and improve compliance regarding retirement distributions that are not immediately cashed by recipients.
FinCEN Delays Anti-Money Laundering Rule for Investment Advisers Until 2028
According to the agency, the delay will allow it to balance regulatory efficiency with industry burden for the rule implemented...
Goldman Sachs Announces Private Credit CIT for Retirement Plans
The fund will be included in Great Gray Trust Co.’s Panorix Target Date Series, which integrates institutional-grade public and private...
Experts Split on Private Equity in 401(k) Plans
Supporters say access to PE would allow participants the chance to enjoy higher returns, while naysayers stress that the asset...
MissionSquare Adds In-Plan Retirement Income Option Via Income America
The MSQ 5ForLife Balanced Fund will be available to employers who have MissionSquare retirement plans and are permitted by law...
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 7/18/2025
CFP Board elects Martin Seay as 2026 board chair-elect; Inspira appoints Chris Herman as EVP of retirement and wealth; Alliant...
Tackling Succession Misalignment in Advisory Firms
Three-quarters of RIA and broker/dealer firm owner respondents said they lack a clear plan of succession, which could alienate future...
In Big OCIO Play, Franklin Templeton Hires Longtime Mercer Leader
After 33 years at Mercer, Rich Nuzum will become head of OCIO at Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, leading efforts to...
Product & Service Launches 7/17/25
Meeder launches artificial intelligence education program for advisers; Cetera unveils an AI-driven growth suite; Pontera, Snowden Lane Partners announce integration...
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Douglas Bermudez
Thoughts from Douglas Bermudez, with Strategic Retirement Partners.
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Jon Chambers
Thoughts from Jon Chambers, with SageView Advisory Group.