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An initiative led by OneAmerica’s Sandy McCarthy and Broadridge seeks to advance the careers of more women in an industry lacking representation. 

A defined benefit expert breaks down potential funding shortfalls even amid relatively higher interest rates.

Two attorneys testified to Congress that the final rule could create additional compliance requirements outside the text of the rule.

Morningstar researchers delve into the promise, and difficulties, of target-date series investment options with annuities.

Recordkeeper Empower and two large RIA advisories discussed why they’re partnering on adviser-managed accounts geared toward plan participants of all asset levels.

J.D. Power finds self-directed investors’ satisfaction is almost flat year-over-year despite robust markets; Fidelity, TD Ameritrade and Vanguard top satisfaction lists.

Intellicents’ recently named retirement services president, Brandon Budd, says the firm is focused on low-cost, participant financial planning services as a key differentiator.

AdvisorEngine, Franklin Templeton unveil wealth management platform; Elements partners with XYPN to enhance financial planning; Luma Financial Technologies announces collaboration with BNY Mellon’s Pershing; and more.

The third-party administrator announced a program for account managers to work with ‘elite’ advisers on retirement plan books of business.

The rule adds kinds of misconduct that could result in disqualification and requires managers to also indemnify their clients if they are disqualified.

Lobby groups asked the Department of Labor to remove the requirement that plans must appoint an official to monitor portability transactions.

NFP acquires Get Medical Plans; UBS Financial Advisors announces formation of Stone Harbor Group; Wealth Enhancement Group adds Piermont Wealth Management; and more.

Ted Benna has designed a new tax-advantaged workplace incentive program in which workers automatically earn ‘grains of wheat’ that can be harvested at a later date.

Experts expect the IRA asset pool of more than $12 trillion to increase from rollovers, but the shift may be tempered by evolutions in 401(k) plans and adviser...

The impact of PE capital looks set to continue, but with evolutions that may be important for plan advisers to consider.

A YCharts survey studied how to attract and retain new clients, noting respondents’ preference for extensive communication.

In two different cases, AT&T faces renewed scrutiny regarding a pension risk transfer arrangement made with Athene, while a lawsuit challenging utility company PPL's use of 'underperforming' target-date...