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The sizable ERISA suit’s third amended compliant explicitly names as a defendant one of the advisory firms supporting NYU’s retirement plans.

Among those who have never exercised or sold their equity compensation or ESPP, 34% admit to being worried about selling under the wrong market conditions and 34% say...

PNC Adopts RiskFirst's PFaroe; EPIC Incorporates StoryLine to Platform; Sterling Capital Adds R6 Share Class for Select Mutual Funds; and more.

Updates to the firm’s Social Security and Medicare guides, among other publications, aim to help individuals and employers make the best decisions when it comes to maximizing and...

While they are less trusting of their advisers and providers, clients who identify as “online enthusiasts” have increased the amount of market risk they are taking.

Offering some preliminary commentary on the SEC’s newly announced adviser 12b-1 fee conflict of interest “amnesty” program, as it’s being referred to in the trade media, Wagner Law...

An analysis from Pew Charitable Trusts shows a correlation between access to and participation in workplace-based retirement savings programs and more planning and saving.

Since 2015, investors' interest in using digital advice platforms has increased modestly, far outpacing actual adoption, according to Cerulli; for clients of both traditional advisers and robo platforms,...

While 64% of couples in their 20's discuss retirement savings, this drops to only 48% for those 40 and over.

The DOL has entered into a settlement agreement with U.S. Fiduciary Services and three of its subsidiaries that provides for payment of more than $7 million to 42...

Under the new “SCSD Initiative,” the SEC’s enforcement agents will recommend “standardized, favorable settlement terms” for investment advisers that self-report that they failed to disclose conflicts of interest...

More plans are auto enrolling at a greater than 3% default deferral rate, and 13% of plans are increasing deferrals at more than 1% annually, a PSCA survey...

The new tool aims to help advisers speak regularly with clients in efficient and seamless ways.

Since the 20% deduction of qualified business income means that a self-employed individual will be taxed at a lower rate than an employee performing substantially the same work...

The new financial wellness program is designed to inspire, educate and encourage employees to make lasting financial behavior changes.

Josh Robbins, lead strategy officer for the direct-to-sponsor plan provider America’s Best 401K, offers a closer look at the virtues and potential weaknesses of the firm’s “disruptor” model...

Of this group, 25% said they will increase their company match to the 401(k) plan. 

Several provisions of the two-year budget bill affect retirement plans.

Financial Engines Offers Services to ADP Clients; Nuveen Expands DCIO Team with Promotions and New Hire; Lucas Takes the Helm at EBRI; and more.