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J&J Employee Benefits Case Dismissed for Second Time
A federal judge ruled that allegations of Johnson & Johnson’s mismanagement of employee health plans’ prescription drug benefits remained too speculative.
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 12/5/2025
DPL names chief distribution officer; Wealth Consulting Group names chief financial officer; Christopher Gandy elected president of NAIFA; and more.
Nuts & Bolts: Where Advisers Can Start With AI
Advisers can turn their reluctance to use artificial intelligence into self-assured exploration of time-saving tools.
Roth Rollovers Expansion Bill Reintroduced in Congress
The House and Senate bills would help workers consolidate retirement savings by allowing rollovers from Roth IRAs into employer-sponsored Roth accounts such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s.
Required Amendments for Qualified Plans, 403(b)s Issued by IRS
Many retirement plans may need amendments to meet regulatory updates regarding required minimum distributions and SECURE and SECURE 2.0 provisions.
Market-Based Cash Balance Plans Could Be Lifetime Income Solution, per October Three
October Three argues these specific cash balance options can achieve lifetime income through regular payouts to retirees.
Plaintiffs Drop Appeal of Home Depot ERISA Case
A district court judge ruled that The Home Depot did not breach its fiduciary duties in its use of retirement plan forfeitures, following a trend of similar ERISA...
Product & Service Launches – 12/4/2025
Capital Group, KKR develop offerings to broaden access to private markets; Zocks, eMoney provide AI-powered document intelligence enhancement; InspereX, Luma, Subscribe collaborate on ARIA technology portal; and more.
IRIC Foresees Broader In-Plan Retirement Income Adoption in 2026
This year saw expanding selection of target-date funds, annuity marketplaces, systematic withdrawal programs and other income solutions, according to the Institutional Retirement Income Council.
House Committee Advances Bipartisan ‘INVEST’ Act
The 64-page bill proposes a new certification exam for ‘accredited investors’ and would allow 403(b) plans to invest in the same products as 401(k) plans.
Advisory M&A News – 12/3/2025
Creative Planning adds Burt Wealth Advisors; Sequoia Financial Group expands in California with Sterling Financial Group; Waverly Advisors buys business lines from Promus Holdings; and more.
TIAA, Vanguard to Offer Target-Date Lifetime Income CIT Series
The product embeds the TIAA Secure Income Account, a fixed annuity, in a target-date fund.
IRS, Treasury Explain How to Open ‘Trump Accounts’
These are the first official rules for a new kind of tax-advantaged savings account designed for minors born from 2025 through 2028.
ERISA Lawsuits Spark Partisan House Committee Debate
House Republicans’ remarks on ‘predatory’ prohibited transaction claims came shortly after SEC Chairman Paul Atkins pushed for deregulation at the New York Stock Exchange.
Joint Amicus Brief Backs Dismissal of 401(k) Forfeiture Complaint Against Wells Fargo
The ERISA Industry Committee and its coalition said that the IRS has consistently taken the position that forfeitures can be used to pay plan expenses.
CITs Are ‘Ideal’ for Access to Private Markets, per Cerulli
Most asset managers that Cerulli Associates surveyed said they planned to offer direct contribution plans a range of sub-asset classes within collective investment trusts.
U.S. Reps Introduce Bills on ERISA Litigation, Annuity Access
The two bills aim to discourage unmeritorious ERISA lawsuits and expand in-service rollover options.
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Erik Daley
Thoughts from Erik Daley, with Multnomah Group.
A New Age for PEPs
Pooled employer plans have grown significantly over the last four years, as larger employers are increasingly drawn to the plans’ decreased governance, fiduciary burden and administrative costs.