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9th Circuit Affirms Stock Drop Dismissal Involving Edison Execs
The ruling makes the 9th Circuit the latest appeals court to side against plaintiffs in stock drop litigation, once again showing the impact of tough pleading standards set...
M&A Update: OneDigital Acquires Westminster Consulting
The deal adds to 2021’s record-setting pace for adviser industry mergers and acquisitions, while underscoring the emerging competitive pressures facing even sizable independent firms.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Ubiquity Retirement + Savings makes ESG options available to 401(k) plans, and HSBC launches AI powered multi asset index.
Publisher’s Note
Juxtaposition
Many clients and plan participants have suffered during the pandemic—now the industry needs to think about how to help.
Compliance News
Legislative and Judicial Actions
States updating annuity standards; Senate confirms a Labor secretary; GAO presses the DOL to clarify cybersecurity guidance; and more.
PLAN DESIGN | Solutions
Overcoming Obstacles
Strategies to manage client resistance to plan design changes.
PLAN DESIGN | Demographics
Through the Ages
How well is each generation faring in its climb toward retirement readiness?
Trends
‘Game Changers’ Reflect Progress
The evolution of our Top 100 Advisers list represents the evolution of the retirement plan adviser industry, which has undergone fundamental shifts in business models since PLANADVISER’s founding.
15th Anniversary of RPAY: Francis Investment Counsel
The practice remains as dedicated to providing top-notch retirement plan services as when it won the 2018 PLANSPONSOR Large Team Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year award.
PCIA’s Take on Retirement Adviser Industry M&A, Wealth Trends
Emerging market realities continue to strengthen the ties between retirement plan advisory services and individual wealth management, as evidenced by recent M&A activity.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Voya Financial offers NQDC portfolios for workplace clients; Investics announces enhancements to cloud ecosystem; PGIM launches new active aggregate bond ETF; and more.
Barnabas Health Retirement Plan Lawsuit Moves Forward
Plan fiduciaries' motions to dismiss the excessive fee suit were denied as a federal judge found the plaintiffs' claims were plausible.
Gary Gensler Confirmed by Full Senate Vote as SEC Chair
He takes the helm at the Securities and Exchange Commission during a key time of transition and reflection for the market regulator, which is engaged in multiple important...
The Inner Workings of HSAs
Speakers at the virtual PLANSPONSOR 2021 HSA Conference touted the benefits of health savings accounts and explained what HSA rules plan sponsors should know.
Four Considerations Regarding Union Pension Funding Relief
Signed into law in early March, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) included $1.9 trillion in collective economic relief, much of it targeted to address the coronavirus pandemic.Along...
The Pandemic Has Brought Advisers’ Succession Planning to the Fore
At the same time, more demand for financial advice has many retirement plan advisers looking to stay in the business
Retirement Industry People Moves
CFP Board names new D&I director; T. Rowe Price Retirement hires senior sales executive; Mid Atlantic Acquires PensionPro; and more.
Q1 2021 Sees ‘Record-Shattering’ Pace of Adviser M&As
Strong market conditions, increased competition from buyers and favorable deals for sellers laid the foundation for the activity, according to the latest data published by Echelon Partners.