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Advisers Giving Back: Sean Patton
Raised by his family to believe in the importance of giving back, Patton now leads various important efforts in the Rochester community, from supporting breast cancer research advocates to helping run an adventure camp for children and young adults with disabilities.
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The Inside Take: Ascensus CEO on GIC, Stone Point Acquisition
Ascensus CEO David Musto says the goal of the deal is not for his firm to radically shift its strategy or change its approach to doing business; instead, the transaction is about scale, resources and knowledge-sharing.
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1. Emergency Savings Linked to Less 401(k) Loan Use, Stronger Retirement Outcomes
2. DOL Stops Enforcing Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule
3. 2025 PLANADVISER Adviser Value Survey
Aon, Alight Win Lawsuit Alleging PRT Failures
Following a bench trial, said the firms “acted prudently and reasonably in administrating, investing and terminating the pension plan.”
Lifetime Income Illustrations
Preparing committees for this SECURE Act requirement.
Once They Catch On, PEPs Could Grow Exponentially
The current hesitancy over how they will take shape will be overcome by appreciation among advisers and sponsors alike at the prospect of expanding retirement coverage, sources say.
Marketing Tips for 401(k) Plan Professionals
Rebecca Hourihan, founder of 401(k) Marketing, offers suggestions to help advisory industry professionals feel more confident in their personal brand.
Market Mirror Market Mirror Graph

Tuesday, the Dow was up 3.36 points (0.01%) at 33,984.93, the Nasdaq closed 48.56 points (0.34%) lower at 14,090.22, and the S&P 500 was virtually unchanged at 4,186.72. The Russell 2000 increased 3.26 points (0.14%) to 2,301.27, and the Wilshire 5000 was virtually unchanged at 44,049.36.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was down 4/32, increasing its yield to 1.623%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond fell 1 1/32, bringing its yield up to 2.298%.

Industry Intel Roundup Featured Webinars
PLANADVISER is pleased to present the next edition of our Industry Intelligence roundup. This week, we are featuring webinars sponsored by or featuring experts in the industry. The content was created to supply actionable insights to retirement plan advisers regarding client service and practice management.
June 11, 2025
Retirement Plan Advisers of the Year in Conversation
2025 Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year finalists and winners will talk about retirement plan sponsor and participant service, improving retirement plan access, mentoring and promoting equity in the adviser industry. Join us with your questions.
September 10, 2025
Retirement Income
Experts will share data about retirement income solutions for employer-sponsored defined contribution plans and discuss what is still needed to meet the needs of plan sponsors and participants. Hear how retirement income solutions have evolved and bring your questions.
December 10, 2025
Year in Review
Some of the top advisers of 2025 discuss their successes and challenges during the year. They’ll share their thoughts on changes in the retirement plan industry and what they’ve learned that could be helpful in the year ahead.
March 12, 2025
Understanding Adviser Value
We’ll present findings from the 2024 PLANADVISER Adviser Value Survey, highlighting key metrics that illustrate plan advisers’ impact on plan design and governance and what plan sponsors identify as the benefits of partnering with a retirement plan adviser. Listen as some of the top advisers discuss services they provide and strategies for showcasing adviser value to both current and prospective clients.
December 18, 2024
Year in Review
Join PLANADVISER to hear from some of the top advisers of 2024 about the year that was. What did these advisers do that worked well? What projects fell on their face? What learnings will they take into the year ahead? Join us with your questions—and anecdotes—from a year in plan advising.
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