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Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 12/19/2025
NFP promotes Adam Favale to head of M&A; Fiduciary Trust International taps new wealth director; Domain Money Advisors appoints new vice president of business development.
ISS STOXX Acquires Italian Provider of Data, Sustainability Indexes
ECPI Group SRL, which offers data analysis tool sets for institutional investors, was acquired from Confluence Technologies.
Product & Service Launches – 12/18/2025
IncomeConductor updates annuity planning with advanced modeling for advisers; American Life expands product availability to New Hampshire; AllianceBernstein launches AB US Equity ETF; and more.
Fred Reish Joins Prime Capital Financial
He will serve as director of Prime Capital Retirement’s fiduciary and ERISA practice.
Research Finds Slowdown in Spending During Retirement
Spending for the average retiree gradually declines by more than 30% between ages 60 and 85, according to a new J.P. Morgan report.
SEC Issues Risk Alert on Investment Advisers’ Compliance With Marketing Rule
The agency’s notice focused on issues concerning the provisions related to testimonials, endorsements and third-party ratings.
2025 Employee Benefits Reporting Forms Unveiled by Federal Agencies
New requirements impact discontinued multiemployer pension plans, variable annuity formula plans, and PBGC-covered single-employer plans that have been terminated.
White House Executive Order Accuses Major Proxy Advisers of ‘Political Agendas’
President Donald Trump specifically criticized Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis and directed the SEC and DOL to potentially revise regulations related to proxy advisers.
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 12/12/2025
Zocks appoints AI education leader; Callodine Group hires head of intermediary distribution; NFP promotes Caleb Noel to chief financial officer; and more.
DOL Weighs Amicus Brief in Lockheed Martin PRT Case
Lockheed Martin is likely to get the Department of Labor’s support in regards to the legality of a pension risk transfer challenged by retirees.
Managed Accounts, TDFs or Both?
Participant engagement and fees are two major factors when considering qualified default investment alternatives.
U.S. Reps Introduce Bills on ERISA Litigation, Annuity Access
The two bills aim to discourage unmeritorious ERISA lawsuits and expand in-service rollover options.
Private Markets for DC Plans: Evolution or Revolution?
Workers deserve diversified portfolios for their defined contribution plans, according to financial commentator Anne Lester, who identified adding private assets into 401(k) plans as a good first step.
Advisory M&A News – 12/1/2025
Wells Fargo adviser team joins Ameriprise Financial; 2 Chicago advisers join Cetera Financial; Cetera acquires 2 former LPL advisers; and more.
Three-Quarters of Annuity Owners Confident About Ability to Retire on Time
Nationwide found annuity owners reported higher levels of retirement confidence, but a separate LIMRA study questioned how much clients know.
How Do Advisers Navigate the Convergence of Retirement Planning, Wealth Management?
Although many advisers have embraced the merging of advising and wealth management, some experts warn that smaller accounts could get less attention.
Employees, Employers Disclose Major Gaps in Retirement Awareness
While plan sponsors overestimated participant preparedness, advisers can help ensure that those two groups are on the same page.
Speaking the Languages of Different Generations
Whether it’s through a podcast, webinar or in-person conference, each generation receives information differently, and marketing whiz Rebecca Hourihan knows how advisers can deliver it to them all.
How NQDC Decisions Factor in IRS, OBBBA Rules
Salary deferral decisions for next year are impacted by the IRS’ 2026 contribution limit for qualified retirement plans and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s provisions.
The Age of Adviser Authenticity Is Here
Personal branding that incorporates unique characteristics and beliefs is key to reaching and retaining clients, according to consultant Sheri Fitts.