Modern Wealth Names Derek Bruton Head of M&A
The 30-year industry veteran will lead Modern Wealth’s national mergers-and-acquisitions strategy.
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Aquarian Capital Acquires Brighthouse Financial
Stockholders of the Charlotte, North Carolina-based insurance company will receive $70 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately...
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 11/7/2025
Perennial Financial Services names chief growth officer; NFP appoints national practice leaders for retirement and wealth; Financial Planning Standards Board...
Can the PBGC Keep Protecting DB Participants?
Two attorneys specializing in ERISA made a case that defined benefit plan participants still deserve federal protection under the Pension...
How Small Business Owners Benefit from Financial Advisers’ Help
Small business owners who work with a financial professional expect to retire seven years earlier, according to an Equitable and...
Product & Service Launches – 11/6/2025
AE Wealth Management releases AE Private Exchange; Benegames launches MaxHSA; and CWAN introduces AI platform.
Hess to Pay $850K ERISA Settlement
The settlement will cover more than 6,000 current and former participants of the Hess Corp. Employees’ Savings Plan.
Young Adults Defining ‘Success’ by Flexibility and Autonomy, Not Corporate Ladder
A Citizens Financial Group survey found that most young adult respondents prioritized financial independence and fulfillment, rather than wealth.
Wealthspire Combines 5 Businesses Under Single Platform
The wealth and retirement platform, which combines 5 NFP Corp. entities, has more than $580 billion in assets under management...
Advisory M&A News – 11/5/2025
Alerus Financial expands relationship with Osaic’s institutional channel; Bluespring Wealth Partners acquires Signature Wealth; MAI Capital Management acquires Evoke Advisors;...
IBM Faces ERISA Case Over TDF Performance
The plan’s custom benchmark failed to properly track the investments, which underperformed similar funds, according to the plaintiffs.
Small Business Plans Have Growing Assets, Lagging Participation
More than 40% of eligible small business employees do not participate in their retirement plans, according to a study by...
Do Advisers Ignore AI at Their Peril?
Strategic Retirement Partners’ Jeff Cullen talks about how to use the technology in plan practices, during a PLANADVISER 360 Conference...
GOP Takes Aim Anew at ESG in Retirement Investing
Senator Bill Cassidy’s reintroduced bill that would solidify guidance offered during President Donald Trump’s first term that fiduciaries must only...
Equity Returns on ESOPs Outpace S&P 500
More than 350 ESOP-owned companies in Stout’s valuation portfolio produced a 17.3% average annual return, surpassing the S&P at 11.9%.
How to Train Your AI ‘Coworker’
OneDigital’s AI-powered consultant, ‘Ben,’ is not just surfacing knowledge about employee benefits, but a collaborative equal to team members.
Succession Planning Beyond the C-Suite
Advisers discuss how they are identifying and developing future leaders across departments.
Next-Gen Advisory Leaders Focus More, Wear Fewer ‘Hats’
Gary Wagner, president of the Carnegie Investment Counsel, shared his thoughts on the need for specialization by advisers.
Retirement Expert Says Social Security Not ‘Going Bankrupt’
Social Security has survived past solvency crises, but it is not clear to industry expert Marcia Mantell what action Congress...
Retirement Pros Urge Caution With Alts in DC Plans
A recent panel of retirement and investment professionals argued for a slow and documented adoption process when including private assets...