PLANADVISER Weekend Newsdash
Week ending February 22nd, 2019

Happy Friday, readers! Experienced retirement plan advisers know the needs and objectives of individuals can vary quite a bit even across a small retirement plan population. This makes the task of client service both challenging and rewarding. Some investors face familial caregiving burdens, some carry significant debt, and others face widowhood or poor health. As noted in the articles below, advisers can play a big role in helping clients address all of these issues from a financial perspective. We hope you will share some of what you read with a client or colleague.

Client Service
Familial Caregiving Impacts Many Clients’ Finances
One in five U.S. adults currently assists an older family member with daily tasks or housing, according to a new survey from RBC Wealth Management; in addition to causing stress and anxiety, the impact of caregiving can be significant on an individual’s financial health. Read more >
Retirement Readiness Is Possible for Caregivers, But It’s Tough
It’s not hard to imagine why caregivers deprioritize their retirement savings; harder to figure out is how to support caregivers as they work to build their own financial wellness and retirement wealth. Read more >
The Dual Roles of Saving and Debt Reduction
By talking about the power of compounding and emphasizing the importance of investing at the same time one is paying down debt, advisers can inspire younger clients to save more and save earlier.   Read more >
Assessing the Impact of Widowhood on Retirement Readiness
The adviser is in a good position to remind widowed individuals to continue to think about and plan for the long-term financial future—difficult as that may be after the loss of a spouse. Read more >
Employers Likely to Ramp Up Student Loan Repayment Benefits
While not a traditional topic for retirement specialist advisers to speak about, experts agree that student loan repayment benefits are a powerful boon to financial wellness programming—and a topic that financial advisers should learn more about.  Read more >
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Human Interest Offers 3% Cash Back for New Retirement Savers

The incentive is available for first-time savers making $60,000 or less.

Retirement Industry People Moves

NFP hires Perkins as SVP; Cochrane to lead Hub International non-profit specialty; OneDigital names Fong VP.

 

Pilot Sues American Airlines Due to ESG 401(k) Investing Strategy

The retirement committee, recordkeeper Fidelity Investments and financial advice provider Edelman Financial Engines were accused of sacrificing fiduciary duty to pursue ‘leftist political agendas.’

 

ERIC Highlights Key Areas of Confusion on SECURE 2.0

Roth catch-ups, Roth matches and student loan matches are all high on plan sponsors’ agenda.

Vestwell Partners With Payroll Provider Gusto on Integrated 401(k)

The offering is geared toward businesses and state auto-IRA programs.

 

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