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Tech-Savvy Wealth Managers See Higher Client, Asset Growth
Advisories that leverage technology see better results both for clients and employees, according to Fidelity surveying.
Independent Contractors and Plan Eligibility
The DOL’s new rule on independent contractors could lead to more workers being eligible for retirement plans, depending on plan language and type.
Advisers Compliant with Reg BI are Compliant with Fiduciary Rule, EBSA Says
Ali Khawar added that insurance agents should be knowledgeable of the assets a client is giving up to buy an annuity.
Advisory M&A News – 4/29/24
Aon completes acquisition of NFP; Wealth Enhancement Group adds Lynch Retirement Investment Group; UBS hires financial adviser team led by Toregas.
Adviser Opportunities
Vestwell’s Kevin Gaston offers an analysis of legislative changes, emerging challenges and strategic financial opportunities.
Advisers Giving Back: Lisa Buffington
This plan adviser encourages peers to join her in teaching financial education and know-how to students of all backgrounds and interest areas.
Retirement Planning for Diverse Populations
Experts discuss why taking into account the diversity of participant populations is crucial in evaluating and designing a workplace plan.
Retirement Confidence Grows On Higher Wages
Wage growth may be helping people feel more confident in retirement savings, but guaranteed income in retirement is still a concern, according to an annual EBRI report.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 4/26/24
PCS Retirement hires head of corporate development; Principal names Bhatia asset management arm CEO; Voya adds two MEP-focused roles; and more.
2024 RPAY – Joe DeBello, OneDigital
Business at a Glance as of 12/31/23 Location: Tampa, Florida How many plan assets do you have under advisement? 2.6B What is your median plan size (in assets)?...
Funds, Fees and Financial Wellness
Callan’s annual DC survey identifies trends from 2023 and forecasts for ’24.
Retirement Practice Lead Eickman Departing QPA
The national retirement lead for PCIA’s Qualified Plan Advisors will leave in July to join Bonnie Treichel at Endeavor Retirement to work in ERISA law and thought leadership.
Chamber of Commerce Challenges Non-Compete Ban
The legal complaint argues that the FTC does not have the authority to follow through with a ban on noncompete agreements it passed just days ago.
Product & Service Launches – 4/25/24
BlackRock live with retirement income with annuity for plan sponsors; Nationwide adds dynamic feature to its retirement income offerings; CAPTRUST selects CAIS to consolidate its alternative investment products;...
2024 RPAY – Kelli Davis, CSi Advisory Services, a division of HUB International
Business at a Glance as of 12/31/23 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana How many plan assets do you have under advisement? $416.8M What is your median plan size (in assets)?...
401GO Raises $12M Series A Funding Led by Next Frontier Capital
Rally Ventures, Impression Ventures and Stout Street Capital contributed to the round, fueling the small plan provider’s growth strategy to add HSAs and emergency savings.
2024 RPAY – Sean Bjork, Bjork Asset Management, Inc.
Business at a Glance as of 12/31/23 Location: Northbrook, Illinois How many plan assets do you have under advisement? $568M What is your median plan size (in assets)?...
Advisor360 Names Mike Fanning CEO
Fanning will succeed Richard Napolitano effective May 1.
Surprising Retirement Considerations
Aging Americans need guidance on some often-unexplored retirement challenges, Hearts & Wallets finds.
FTC Votes Through Noncompete Rule
A rule outlawing noncompete agreements for all workers, including senior executives, passed in a 3 to 2 vote.