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NextQ Portfolio Changes Name
The PowerShares NextQ Portfolio has changed its name to the PowerShares NQX Portfolio.
EBRI: Participation Rates See Increases
Workplace retirement plans enjoyed an across-the-board participation hike in 2007—the first such increase since 1998.
Bellatore Financial Acquires Advisor Partners
Bellatore Financial, Inc. announced it will acquire Advisor Partners, LLC, as a wholly owned subsidiary.
Scientific 'Notations'
Did you know fleas that live on a dog can jump higher than fleas that live on a cat?
Executor’s Resource Launches Estate Web Tool
Executor’s Resource launched EstateLogic, an estate and legacy preparation Web offering.
Online 401(k) Partners with Boston Consultant
San Francisco-based The Online 401(k) announced a partnership with Oakmont Partners, a Boston-based financial consulting and planning firm.
Stock-Drop Plaintiffs Win Skirmishes in Fifth Third Case
Plaintiffs in a January 2005 stock-drop and excessive fee case have won two legal skirmishes with a federal judge’s rulings certifying the case as a class action and...
Wachovia Leaves Citigroup at the Altar
If you’re still trying to sort through what the Wachovia-Citigroup deal means – don’t bother.
Wells Unveils SRI Fund
Wells Fargo&Co. launched the Wells Fargo Advantage Social Sustainability Fund.
Financial Firms Hone Message to Clients in Crisis
Amid the financial turmoil, financial advisers might be better off sending their own message to clients, rather than relying on financial firms.
Sun Life Tracks 'Unretirement'
Everybody talks about the changing face of retirement, but a new index purports to help put a face on that changing face.
Edward Jones, Raymond James Can Boast Most Satisfied Advisers
The J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Financial Advisor Satisfaction Survey found that a firm’s performance was the key driver of satisfaction among employee advisers.
Mercer Adds to Outsourcing Biz
Mercer enhanced its current participant education offering by partnering with independent financial services expert Robert Powell.
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Advice Is Value Added
The role of financial planning is becoming more important in client relationships
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Best of Both Worlds
Once the province of large plans, "hybrid" cash balance now makes sense for micro plans
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The Inside Story
It's up to advisers to help sponsors and participants understand in-plan 'guaranteed' income products
ExpertPlan Announces DB Offering
ExpertPlan, provider of private label recordkeeping solutions for the micro to small retirement plan market, will be adding defined benefit plans to its existing suite of retirement products...
MassMutual Retirement Services Appoints Head of Midwest Region
MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division appointed Brad Harrison to the position of managing director, Midwest region.
Lawsuits Spring up from Lehman Brothers Fall
Broker/dealer Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. is suing mutual fund manager the Reserve Fund.