Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 10/31/2025
Venable adds Jennifer Campbell to private wealth planning group; Lincoln Financial appoints John Morriss as EVP, CIO; FSI names Andrew...
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Understanding Distribution Taxes and Penalties
Knowing how participants will, or won't, be taxed on their DC plan distributions
Roth’s Role in Plan Distributions
The retirement industry can still make big strides to help participants realize tax-advantaged strategies when taking plan distributions.
Guideline Accused of Corporate Espionage by Human Interest
Sharing trade secrets and other proprietary data are among the allegations made against Guideline and two former HI employees.
ISS STOXX Launches Real Assets Climate Solutions Suite
The tools aim to help investors understand climate risks within their portfolios.
ICI Pushes for ‘Robust’ Marketplace for Trump Accounts
The Investment Company Institute said the new tax-preferred investment vehicle for newborns would ‘undermine competition’ if they were opened through...
Product & Service Launches – 10/30/2025
Advyzon furthers integration with Schwab Advisor Services; iPipeline launches AI-Powered ‘CHARLi’ foundation; and Cetera introduces Private Wealth Portfolios for high-net-worth...
Northrop Grumman Settles ERISA Case Over Pension Estimates
Retirees accused Northrop Grumman Corp. of allegedly misinforming pension participants about their promised benefits.
Advisory M&A News – 10/29/2025
Keaton & Sams enters partnership with Concurrent; Ascend joins Kestra Private Wealth Services’ platform; Gallagher Financial and Legacy Investments become...
Alight, MetLife Team Up on Retirement Income Offerings
MetLife’s annuities will be available on Alight’s benefits platform, which serves nearly 12 million defined contribution plan participants.
Vitera Expands Guaranteed Income Solutions in DC Market
In an exclusive interview, Vitera’s new CEO, Rebecca Tadikonda, explains the firm’s recent share class launch, market demand and re-branding.
Former Morgan Stanley Advisers Sue DOL Over ERISA Ruling
Three ex-brokers allege the Department of Labor unlawfully aided the firm by issuing an advisory opinion that undermined pending compensation...
Roth Catch-Up ‘Playbook’ Can Guide Advisers Through Compliance
Plan advisers can be crucial guides who ensure plan sponsors, recordkeepers and payroll providers understand Roth catch-up contributions.
Plaintiffs in Intel ERISA Case Appeal to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will take up the case's main outcome, after already ruling on a separate part of the case...
Could Government Shutdown Delay Retirement Plan Limit Updates?
Regardless of when the IRS publishes updates to various limits in defined contribution plans, the four-week-old government shutdown will not...
Inflation, Tariffs Main Concerns Among Senior Investment Pros
Higher inflation over the next year is by far the biggest concern among surveyed insurance companies, according to a BlackRock...
With 3(38) Fiduciaries, Litigation Risk Decreases, But Still Remains
Hiring 3(38) investment managers can reduce employers’ exposure to claims tied to investment performance, but they still need to be...
Low Risk, Steady Income Are Retirement Priorities for Investors
Financial advisers were less risk-averse and preferred a longer time horizon for retirement planning than surveyed investors, according to Capital...
Trian, General Catalyst Propose Acquisition of Janus Henderson
Janus Henderson’s board of directors will appoint a special committee to consider the nonbinding takeover offer, which values the company...
Equitable to Acquire Stifel Independent Advisors
Stifel Financial’s independent broker/dealer and registered investment advisory firm has more than 110 advisers with approximately $9 billion in assets...