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IRS Issues Corrections Program Update
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released an in-depth rewrite of its correction programs for retirement plan sponsors who have not complied with tax laws for a period of...
Fidelity Says Participants Saving More
Fidelity says its participants are more inclined to save amid current market woes.
Ameriprise Names Froude President of U.S. Advisor Group
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. today announced the acquisition of H&R Block Financial Advisers and named Donald Froude the president of the U.S. Advisor Group.
Citigroup to Pay Up in Smith Barney Gender Case
A federal judge today granted final approval to Citigroup Inc.'s $33 million settlement to resolve a gender bias lawsuit against its Smith Barney unit, Reuters reports.
Perspective: The Participant Experience
Every day, we come across magazine, newspaper, and other media stories that focus on the savings shortfall Americans are already experiencing—and will continue to experience as they head...
NRP Announces Two More Acquisitions
National Retirement Partners, Inc. (NRP), has expanded its scope yet again, marking a dozen acquisitions in the third quarter of this year.
IMHO: What Will Participants Do?
At the moment, the industry is scrambling to respond to the DoL’s call for comments on the proposed participant fee disclosure regulations by September 8.
AXA Launches Retirement Lifestyle Web Site
AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company launched a Web site designed for people near or at retirement.
The Changing Face of Advisory Firms
The growth of the dually registered adviser mirrors a trend toward incorporating more financial planning in the adviser industry.
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A Calculated Risk
Risk-based funds remain popular on plan menus. Why some plans pick them, and how some advisers benchmark them
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Correction Appended
The IRS offers ways for deferred compensation plans to correct mistakes voluntarily
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ETF Uptake
Financial advisers see ETFs as the most innovative investment vehicle in the last two decades
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The Rest of the Story
A couple of months back, AARP published a report on how economic worries are affecting Americans
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Mastering Your Business Game
Decide what kind of adviser you want to be, then evaluate the services of a broker/dealer