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3 Retirement Bills Advance to Full House of Representatives
Two of the bills, which target the Department of Labor’s audit process, sparked heated debate, but the third bill, concerning employee stock ownership plan valuations, has bipartisan support.
How High-Net-Worth Investors Prepare for the Future
Janus Henderson’s latest investor survey reveals a mix of anxiety, inaction and opportunity among affluent pre-retirees.
California Bill on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Gets ERIC Approval
The bill would in part prohibit a pharmacy benefits manager in California from requiring use of only an affiliated pharmacy.
August: Fifth Straight Month for Corporate Pension Gains
The funded status of defined benefit pension plans rose by $8 billion in August, or double the previous month's gains, according to Milliman.
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 9/12/2025
FMG names Mark Casady as executive chairman; wealth adviser David LeMond joins Farther; Ashleigh Kester joins Voya as advisory services director; and more.
Product & Service Launches — 9/11/25
iCapital and Tangible Markets partner on liquidity solutions for alternative investment funds; Betterment and Vanilla offer estate planning technology available to advisers; Lincoln Financial and Bain Capital launch...
Worker Optimism About Retirement Rises, Actual Savings Contributions Fall
Employers’ confidence in their employees’ retirement savings is at its lowest point in a decade, but savers’ confidence has risen 23% over the same period.
Advisory M&A News – 9/9/25
SEIA acquires Select Money Management; Creative Planning acquires Grassi Investment Management; Modern Wealth acquires PSF/Galloway; and more.
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: David Hanson
Thoughts from David Hanson, with IIS Financial Services.
Redefining Retirement Success: Case Studies on Guaranteed Lifetime Income
Discover the changing dynamics of retirement planning with a focus on "value creation" during the decumulation phase. Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Danielle Kelso, Senior Institutional...
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On Demand Maximizing HSAs: What the OBBB Act Has Changed
Cat Torres, from Sentinel Group, discusses how recent developments have introduced new opportunities for HSA eligibility.
Advisory M&A News – 8/26/25
Wealthspire Advisors acquires Marin Financial Advisors; EP Wealth acquires Better Money Decisions; E.A. Buck Financial Services acquires Achieve Retirement; and more.
Aon PEP Tops $5B in Assets, 100K Participants
PEP participation is growing as the pooled plans offer an option to the complexity and scale of managing a standalone 401(k) plan.
Margaret Ryan to Join SEC as Director of Enforcement Division
She is currently a senior judge of the U.S. Armed Forces Court of Appeals; she will join the SEC September 2.
Product & Service Launches 8/21/25
Neuberger Berman launches first interval fund offering private credit access; Vanguard and Wellington file for three active ETFs; Manulife John Hancock Investment adds global senior loan ETF; and...
2nd Circuit Reopens Prohibited Transaction Claim Against Northeast Grocery
The appellate court reversed part of a district court’s dismissal, allowing part of the complaint to proceed in light of the Supreme Court’s Cunningham v. Cornell ruling.
Corporate Pension Funding Increases in July
The funded status of the 100 largest corporate defined benefit pension plans rose by $4 billion in July, according to Milliman.
Social Security Administration Cuts Shutter Two More Retirement Research Centers
Following February executive orders, research centers at the University of Michigan and Baruch College have scaled back operations.
Labcorp Wins ERISA Bench Trial, NextEra to Face Class Action
Two federal courts reached different decisions in separate complaints that accused large employers of mismanaging employee retirement plans.
Advisory M&A News – 8/18/25
RWA Wealth acquires Moirai Wealth Management; NFP acquires Pilot Benefits Group; Sanctuary Wealth partners with UBS breakaway firm; and more.