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4 Habits of Successful Plan Advisers
Plan advisers shared habits that have helped advance and grow their practices during a panel at the NAPA 401(k) Summit.
PEP Pros and Cons
A panel of advisers and providers who use PEPs discuss the benefits and potential pitfalls for clients and advisory firms.
Evaluating a Retirement Income ‘Easy Button’
Morningstar researchers delve into the promise, and difficulties, of target-date series investment options with annuities.
Partnering On In-Plan Advice
Recordkeeper Empower and two large RIA advisories discussed why they’re partnering on adviser-managed accounts geared toward plan participants of all asset levels.
Talk Less, Listen More
When conducting a finalist plan presentation, it’s more important for advisers to listen to the plan sponsor than get through the pitch deck, according to a panel of...
Pontera Adds 3 Execs With 401(k) Industry Experience
Firm connecting financial advisers to 401(k) investments brings executives with experience from firms including Edelman Financial Engines, Voya, and Principal.
Industry Players Not Concerned About PLESA Match Abuse
The Chamber of Commerce commented to the IRS that their members are not worried about participants contributing to PLESAs solely to get a match.
401(k)s to Match the Mission
Just Futures has brought to market a value-driven retirement plan investing model it says is especially in demand by nonprofits.
Advisory M&A News – 4/8/24
Sequoia Financial Group acquires Houston-based AltruVista; Evermay Wealth Management announces acquisition of Insight Wealth Management; RIA EP Wealth Advisors adds Wacker Wealth Partners.
DOL At Work on Finalizing Definition of Retirement Investment Advice
EBSA head Gomez tells NAPA 401(k) Summit audience that the DOL is working on sharper definitions of what constitutes retirement saving recommendations before finalizing the Retirement Security Rule.
NAPA Head Warns of 401(k) Revenue Grab by Policymakers
Plan adviser association kicks off its national conference with discussion of Congressional threats to tax-deferred retirement plans amid 2025 negotiations and federal deficit concerns.
Investor Satisfaction With Online Brokerages Flatlines
J.D. Power finds self-directed investors’ satisfaction is almost flat year-over-year despite robust markets; Fidelity, TD Ameritrade and Vanguard top satisfaction lists.
LeafHouse, iJoin and ARS Launch Managed Account With Lifetime Income TDF
Automated, personalized advice will include State Street income builder target-date funds to incorporate lifetime income options.
Senvest Charged $6.5M by SEC for Off-Channel Communications
Senior employees at Senvest were charged for using personal devices with auto-delete features to discuss matters covered by the securities laws.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 4/5/24
NEPC Hires O’Connor to head DC as Ryan is promoted to team lead; top adviser DeBello joins CAPTRUST; LeafHouse promotes Hendrix to exec VP of corporate strategy; and...
Nuts & Bolts: Form 5500s
What new advisers need to know about the basics of Form 5500s.
Advisers Giving Back: Rickie Taylor
A plan consultant finds himself mentoring a group of young, Black professionals, and now has an open-door policy to try and help others.
Insurance Group Calls for Public Comment Period on IB 95-1
With the DOL yet to meet a deadline to propose modifications, the ACLI argues changes could put a chill on PRT transactions.
Product & Service Launches – 4/4/24
Voya expands NQDC offering for smaller employers; Fidelity Investments bolsters financial education; IRALogix partners with Benartzi’s PensionPlus; and more.
Intellicents’ Budd On Financial Planning As the Next Workplace Benefit
Intellicents’ recently named retirement services president, Brandon Budd, says the firm is focused on low-cost, participant financial planning services as a key differentiator.