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As implementation of the DOL’s fiduciary rule approaches, advisers may have to choose between remaining in the DC business and pursuing traditional wealth management.

While different generations show interest in varied benefits, given dollars to choose benefits, retirement is still top-ranked.

Even though saving for retirement is America’s top financial concern, only 32% of people plan to increase contributions to their retirement accounts in 2017, according to the latest...

Results of a new Voya Financial survey suggest Americans are short on time to devote to planning for the long-term financial future. 

Some types of employers simply aren't interested in DC retirement plans, while others have fully embraced them.

A Chicago-based ophthalmologist was accused by the DOL of improperly diverting money from a DB plan’s investment accounts. 

A variety of personal life factors might make it hard for some workers to save for retirement, but employers can utilize several promising tactics to drive up savings...

Broker/dealers with less than $10 billion in assets account for a significant majority of overall industry volume but less than 10% of adviser-managed assets, according to data shared...

“Rather than taxing income, the Progressive Consumption Tax would generate reasonable revenue by taxing the purchase of goods and services,” suggests Senator Ben Cardin. 

Community Bank Systems to Acquire Northeast Retirement Services; IFM Names Development Director; PGIM Names Head of Research for Institutional Advisory Services; and more.

State investment market regulators in Massachusetts have expressed serious concern around the continued employment of broker/dealer agents with histories of misconduct. 

Donald Trump has nominated an outspoken critic of federal government regulation as DOL secretary, placing more uncertainty on the future of the fiduciary rule, according to some observers. 

Consultants from Grant Thornton suggest they have already seen strong business impacts coming out of the DOL fiduciary rule. 

By partnering with Larkspur Data, RiXtrema will enhance its current retirement plan compliance offerings with added features.

Lincoln Financial and BlackRock Launch Variable Annuity; Vanguard Taps RS Investments to Manage Mid-Cap Growth Fund; LGIMA Releases New Scientific Beta Funds for Institutional Investors; and more.

Fifty-seven percent of pre-retirees who have a financial adviser haven't talked with their financial adviser about health care costs, a survey finds.

The redesigned iPad app is aimed at putting more tools and resources at financial advisers’ fingertips. 

The non-profit is launching Icon next year, which employers can use to help employees save for retirement.

Investors are looking for more options when it comes to exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a survey finds.

In the retirement planning and investment industry of the near- and long-term future, providers’ motivations will play a deep role in determining success.