Pershing Study Reports Rapid Growth in RIA Market
The registered investment adviser (RIA) market will continue to experience rapid growth in the next five years says a new study from the Pershing Advisor Solutions LLC unit...
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Electronic Trading by Institutional Investors Increasingly Common
The use of brokers by institutional investors to execute single stock trades is gradually becoming defunct, giving way to more cost efficient electronic and portfolio trading systems, according...
Guaranteed Income Should Be Part of Overall Retirement Strategy
In-plan investments that provide guaranteed income should be used as part of an overall allocation strategy, garnering only about 15% to 30% of a deferral, said Joseph Eck,...
Participants Want Help Understanding 401(k) Fees
More than eight in ten (83%) 401(k) participants acknowledged they actually do not know how much they pay in fees and expenses associated with their plan.
Perspective: Direct Marketing Often Fails the Viral Test
The fourth of seven ineffective habits of retirement plan advisers
Auto Plan Features Biggest Influence on Retirement Marketplace
Advisers predict that auto enrollment and auto deferral increases are the two principal features most likely to shape the retirement marketplace over the next three years.
Provider Benchmarking Requires Organization and Coordination
In order to complete a thorough benchmarking study of a retirement plan provider, it is vital that an adviser first understand a company’s culture and what the plan...
PLANSPONSOR to Commence Fourth Year of Honoring Advisers
This September, PLANSPONSOR will again open its annual nomination process for its Retirement Plan Adviser and Adviser Team of the Year awards.
Who Has the Best Wholesalers?
Financial advisers are most satisfied with wholesalers from GE Asset Management, BlackRock, and Russell Investment Group.
Perspective: Cast a Broad Net, Catch a lot of Suckerfish
The third of seven ineffective habits of retirement plan advisers
Participant Education Still Important in Automatic Era
Although the Pension Protection Act has officially ushered in a wave of automation to retirement plans, education is still a vital part of a successful 401(k) and advisers...
Bringing a PPA Fiduciary Adviser to a Retirement Plan
Suggesting that many retirement plan advisers will become fiduciary advisers under the Pension Protection Act (PPA), attorney Fred Reish, Partner at Reish Luftman Reicher & Cohen, said plan...
Benefit Brokers Lead Sales of Voluntary Benefits
Benefit brokers accounted for almost half (46%) of worksite sales of voluntary benefits in 2006, according to Eastbridge Consulting Group’s eighth annual U.S. Worksite Sales Study.
Clients Unclear About Advisers’ Fees
Don’t assume your clients are comfortable with fees just because they don’t say anything.
Census Report Could Clue Advisers in to Opportunities
A report released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday provides information on new businesses and payroll that may aid advisers in finding new clients.
Participants Want Financial Planning Services within DC Plans
More than three-quarters (85%) of participants in 401(k) and other defined contribution plans say they would use general retirement planning services if available.
The Adviser-Client Communication Disconnect
According to clients, more is not always better when it comes to meeting with their advisers.
It’s A Matter of Trust
As adviser client relationships move from one that revolves around picking investments to one more focused on personal counseling and education, it’s important to maintain trust.
Perspective: Do Your Best to Move Beyond 'Doing Your Best'
The second of seven ineffective habits of retirement plan advisers