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However, the overwhelming majority have not tried to figure out the expense.

In April, a federal judge found First Bankers Trust Services Inc. liable for causing an ESOP to overpay for shares of the company’s stock.

The firm is expanding third-party access to the Portfolio Advisory Service at Work solution, a fiduciary managed account offering, to independent retirement advisers and recordkeepers.

Providers introduce plan health assessment tools: One is part of a suite of financial wellness solutions, and one offers an assessment that includes plan compliance measures.

The firm says surveys of employers, employees, third-party administrators, and financial advisers informed its digital enhancements.

The firm has consistently been an early mover in announcing fiduciary rule implementation plans—and that trend continued this week with the news that ML advisers will retain some...

The tool brings Cetera's three core adviser-driven investment programs together on the same technology platform.

Morgan Stanley Changes Fund Offerings; Wilshire Launches ABR Equity Index; Data Science Partners Develops Downside-Risk Protection Model; and more.

CUNA says advisers can market its outcome-focused services and work with their favorite TPA provider.

Both qualitative and quantitative responses will populate a proprietary, in-house digital database delivering more accessible and actionable data to the FiduciaryVest's consultants and analysts.

The digital solution will allow advisers to help visualize their risk tolerance alongside recommended portfolio allocations.

Franklin Templeton Launches Strategic Beta ETFs and Vanguard Reduces Expense Ratios on Stock and Bond Funds.

AssetMark will be offering investment strategies and “fee only” products focused on holistic financial planning for investors. 

New fiduciary education programming from LIMRA LOMA SRI is aimed at supporting retirement plan sales and service professionals operating under evolving ERISA standards. 

Once a customer is enrolled in the optional service, he or she simply speaks the passphrase, “At Transamerica, my voice is my password,” to securely access their accounts,...

Jamie Fleckner, a partner with Goodwin Proctor LLP, tells PLANADVISER the judge assigned to the case does have an impact on how litigators think about defending the case...

The solution is built around automated newsletters that establish regular contact with clients and prospects. 

Morningstar Developing Enhanced Risk Identifying Solution; and Toroso Launches New ETF Index

 

Neuberger Berman has created a framework for retirement plan sponsors considering including SRI strategies in their plans.

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) and FP Transitions have teamed up to help new financial planners find opportunities in existing firms' succession plans.