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Commonwealth Finds Barriers Hinder Student Investors
Despite strong interest in building wealth, undergraduates encounter obstacles to investing.
Most Hybrid RIAs Favor Retirement Fiduciary Standard
DPL Financial Partners, which works in commission-free annuities, released a survey of RIAs and broker/dealers regarding the DOL’s stalled fiduciary rule.
Many Financial Advisers Prioritize ‘Ease of Business’ From Asset Managers
Financial advisers are working with fewer asset managers, with ease of use and multi-channel digital capabilities among the differentiators, according to J.D. Power surveying.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 10/25/24
OneAmerica announces new president of employee benefits; Nationwide names a new head of its annuity business; Pentegra adds a new member to its executive team; and more.
ERISA Advisory Council Homes In on 4 QDIA Recs
The council is considering recommendations to the DOL on default decumulation options.
Alera Bolsters West Coast Team with Plan Adviser Sorensen
Joshua Sorensen, formerly of Edelman Financial Engines, joins Alera Group as it continues to grow its retirement plan practice.
Steinmeier Named LPL’s CEO, Replacing Ousted Arnold
LPL analyst predictions hold true, as Interim CEO Steinmeier earns the top job less than one month after the firm’s CEO was fired for misconduct.
Advisory M&A News – 10/21/24
Carson completes deal with Sweet Financial; Beacon Pointe Advisors adds Landmark Wealth Management; and Journey Strategic Wealth announces 2 acquisitions.
SEC’s 2025 Exam Priorities Include Fiduciary Conduct, AI Use
The regulator also listed compliance procedures and Regulation Best Interest in its list of priorities published Monday.
DOL Publishes 1st List of Firms Using Qualified Plan Exemptions
The list includes nearly 900 companies as part of the DOL’s finalized amendment to PTE 84-14.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 10/18/24
T. Rowe hires for new role as head of insurance; Janney promotes Galvin to Midwest regional director; Simpson Thacher hires new executive compensation and employee benefits partner; and...
Financial Security First
The case for plan advisers to integrate SECURE 2.0 emergency savings solutions.
UC Schools Report Fraudulent Activity in Fidelity Retirement Accounts
The issue affected Fidelity retirement plan accounts at UC Davis and other schools in the University of California system.
T. Rowe Price Enters In-Plan Lifetime Income Market
Pacific Life will back the solution’s underlying qualified longevity annuity contract.
US Gets C+ Grade for Pension System in Global Ranking
The Netherlands holds the top spot in Mercer’s pension index, while the authors call for global retirement reform amidst falling birthrates and increasing longevity.
Advisory M&A News – 10/14/24
Allworth acquires $1.1B RIA; Robertson Stephens acquires CAFG Private Wealth; Cetera announces deal with Concourse Financial Group Securities.
Northern Trust Reaches Tentative Settlement in 401(k) Suit
Settlement to be considered by the court on October 30 in class action filed by workers in 2021.
September Shows Slight Decline in Funding Status for Most DB Plans
The majority of pension consultancies report liabilities edged out strong market results.
Fidelity Data Breach Exposed Info of 77,000 Clients
The August hack did not provide direct access to users’ accounting, according to a security breach filing.
Decline Reported in Financial Inclusion Initiatives
Larger businesses saw significant decreases in financially inclusive measures, according to an annual financial inclusion study by Principal Financial Group.