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Court Again Denies Dismissal of BBVA Lawsuit Alleging 401(k) Mismanagement
The court found that plaintiffs were never given clear instructions for how to exhaust their administrative remedies for claims of fiduciary breaches.
Natixis Investment Managers Target of ERISA Lawsuit
The firm is accused of self-dealing in its retirement plan in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, to the detriment of plan participants.
Reverence and GTCR, PE Firm That Backed CAPTRUST, To Buy Wells Fargo AM
The sizable transaction exhibits the continued interest of private equity firms in the advisory and asset management space, while marking 2021 as a year of rapid M&A action...
Regulatory & compliance | litigation
A Question of Liability
When the rash of litigation yields scant legal precedent, what can advisers take away?
Cover Story
Are You Leaving the Door Open?
Advisers may be overlooking points of entry to their data—what they can do to prevent cyber theft.
Regulatory & compliance | analysis
Plan Governance
According to our survey analysis, sponsors may really need your help.
NFP Named in ERISA Lawsuit Alongside Plan Sponsor
Much of the text of the complaint is dedicated to detailing the reduction in the average fees paid by large U.S. retirement plans for both investments and administrative...
M&A Update: Cammack and Atlanta Retirement Partners Find New Homes
The retirement planning and advisory industry is rapidly changing this year, with two more major acquisitions already being announced by CAPTRUST and OneDigital.
For Pre-Retirees, It’s Always Important to Watch for Bubbles
While there is certainly room for optimism about where the equity and bond markets are heading, experts say it is still crucial to focus on sequence of returns...
Facebook Shares Ad Tips for Advisers
With online advertisements, advisers have an opportunity to reach younger people who are interested in finance topics.
Land O’Lakes ERISA Excessive Fee Suit Receives Mixed Ruling
The decision means the fiduciary breach lawsuit filed against the Land O’Lakes dairy company will keep churning through the courts—or potentially reach a pretrial settlement.
Advisers Should Define Their Digital Strategy
A Broadridge webinar evaluated the impacts of successful virtual advising in 2020, and explored which digital outlets financial advisers are focusing on in 2021.
Advisers Giving Back: The Barry Family
John Barry says giving back has always been important to his firm and his family, though the means of doing so have shifted over the years, from coaching...
Ascensus Launches 529 Savings App
The firm says the app features a design driven by behavioral science and that it provides customized user experiences to drive better savings outcomes.
DOL Secretary Nominee Walsh Faces Senate Hearing This Week
Sources say Marty Walsh’s long-term ties to organized labor will likely be a main topic of discussion at the forthcoming confirmation hearings, but pension issues and retirement security...
Even As Industry Consolidates, Breakaways Remain Common
Data from Echelon Partners shows the number of adviser or adviser team ‘breakaways’ declined by nearly 20% in 2020 versus 2019. However, 2019 set the record for breakaway...
Court Finds Insufficient Evidence for ERISA Claims Against Intel
For most claims regarding the use of alternative investments in Intel Corp.'s retirement plans, the judge found the plaintiffs didn't prove their comparisons were suitable.
Service Launches to Help Plan Advisers Evaluate PEPs, PPPs
PEP-RFP.com offers three levels of service, from access to a database about pooled plan providers and their pooled employer plans to a full request for proposals process.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Empower Retirement selects core market sales director; OneDigital Investment Advisors acquires portion of Vertical Financial Group; New Partner joins MKCI; and more.