PLANADVISER Weekend Newsdash
Week ending May 29th, 2020

Greetings loyal readers! Here at PLANADVISER Magazine, we are lucky to receive a regular flow of guest bylines written by some of the leading attorneys and executives in the retirement plan services industry. Appearing both in print and online, these guest articles are a fantastic complement to our normal editorial coverage. Collected below are some of our most recent guest bylines. We hope you find them helpful and consider sharing some of what you read with a client or colleague. Stay well!

Editor's choice
Financial Wellness in the Age of Pandemics
Pandemics are not only a public health crisis, but also a crisis of employee confidence. Tech-savvy advisers and employers can help. Read more >
Be Stronger in the Recovery
Todd Kading, president and co-founder of LeafHouse Financial, discusses the importance of flexibility and innovation when the tough times arrive. Read more >
Planning for Clients’ Health Care Expenses in Event of a Layoff
Mark Waterstraat, president of consumer solutions at Alegeus, offers simple steps to coach clients through managing their health care finances after a layoff. For example, did you know that individuals can use HSA funds to pay COBRA premiums tax-free? Read more >
On Small Plans and Large
Any size plan could be a target for fee litigation. Read more >
New Obligation to the SEC
The Form CRS disclosure obligation will be triggered when you provide rollover advice to an individual who comes to you as a retail investor. There are two disclosures for rollovers. One is for new clients and the other is for existing clients, each with specific delivery requirements. Read more >
A New Way to Think About Building a Retirement Planning Practice
In my experience, advisers who sell start-up 401(k) plans close 3% to 6% of the time. Sometimes, the employer chooses a competitor. More often, the employer does nothing because a 401(k) plan is not a good fit for the business. Perhaps the business is too small, or the plan is too expensive. Read more >
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Principal Continues Focus on Asset Management, ‘Jet Fuel’ of the Business

CEO Dan Houston discusses recent moves furthering the firm's asset management focus.

Biden’s First Veto Keeps DOL’s ESG Rule in Place

The president followed through on his promise to veto a Congressional attempt to nix a DOL rule allowing ESG investing in retirement plans.

Experts Predict Major Growth in Retirement Coverage, Benefits

By year-end 2026, 88% of employers are projected to provide a defined contribution plan, according to new report from Transamerica.  

Advisers Recommend Fiduciary Outsourcing Services, Mostly for Small Plans

More than 20% of advisers said clients spend between a quarter and half of their time on plan administrative tasks that could be outsourced.

Complying With the Custody Rule and the New Custody Proposal

Experts explained common compliance mistakes involving the custody rule and spoke to the new custody rule proposal.

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