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Advisory M&A News – 12/11/23
Hub acquires Longbow Financial Services and JRP Financial Services; CAPTRUST adds Trutina Financial; Mercer Advisors announces acquisition of Paragon Wealth Strategies; and more.
Product & Service Launches – 12/7/23
Vanguard expands ETF lineup with 2 active bond ETFs; Mutual of America Capital Management expands MoA Funds availability; DFPG Investments announces launch of Diversify Advisor Network; and more.
Proposed Bill Would Revoke Pensions for Expelled Congressional Reps
New legislation would disqualify George Santos—and others expelled from Congress—from a pension.
Why Small 401(k) Plans Should Remain Wary of Hidden Fees
Advisers should identify key fee drivers to protect participant outcomes, particularly for plans of less than $1 billion.
Inspector General Report Calls for Greater EBSA Authority
The report argues that EBSA should have more authority over the Federal Thrift Plan and resources to conduct audits.
Tyson Foods Employees Allege Excessive 401(k) Plan Fees
The plaintiffs’ complaint included a detailed comparison of allegedly similar, lower-cost recordkeeper fees for the plan with $3.2B in assets.
Hub Lands AFS 401(k) Retirement and Wealth Advisories
Advisers Alp Atabek and Alex Assaley will join Hub as retirement and wealth consolidation continues.
Profitable Endeavors
Plan advisers discuss how they provide best-in-class services while still meeting—and trying to exceed—client needs.
Conservative Justices Leaning Against SEC in Administrative Proceeding Case
A ruling against the regulator could limit its ability to bring and win enforcement cases against advisers.
Product Partnerships – 11/22/23
Luma Financial Technologies, RetireOne enhance RIA access; IFC, T. Rowe Price create 1st blue bond strategy; Alto, Farmland LP announce partnership.
SEC Charges Against Kraken Identify Specific Tokens as Securities
The complaint is another sign to 401(k) plan fiduciaries to take care with digital asset availability in plans, according to attorneys.
Money May Buy Happiness After All, Empower Survey Shows
Of Americans surveyed in an August poll, almost 60% said money buys happiness, at least in part, as it gives them the option to retire with dignity.
Citi, JP Morgan Rated 1st in Digital Platform Satisfaction, According to JD Power
Survey finds connection between digital experience ranking and client satisfaction and retention.
Infosys Cybersecurity Event Disrupting Recordkeeper, Insurance Platforms
T. Rowe Price, Vanguard, Principal, and Ascensus note ongoing system issues due to cybersecurity problem at US-based division of Infosys.
Product & Service Launches – 11/16/23
Employee Fiduciary launches 401(k) fees calculator; Businessolver enhances MyChoice accounts HSA investment platform; BenchMine launches latest retirement plan insights; and more.
EBSA Denies Comment Period Extension for Fiduciary Proposal
The regulator pushed back on industry requests to extend comment time for the controversial proposal; the period will still end on January 2.
Fewer Than Half of Workers Plan to Review Retirement Plan Contribution
Corebridge experts recommend employees take advantage of this month’s open enrollment to expand their retirement savings.
Adviser Talks: Scott Ciullo on Participant Enrollment
The director of retirement plans for KerberRose Wealth Management walks through a case study for on-site participant enrollment.
Empower’s TDF-to-Managed-Account Offering Clocks $21B in Assets
Recordkeeper's CEO notes potential for managed accounts and other participant offerings to grow on Prudential retirement migration.
New Bill Would Require Private Fund Disclosures for Chinese Investments
Senators seek to stymie Americans’ retirement savings being invested in China and other "countries of concern."