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Schwab Adds ETF Resources for Advisers and Investors
Charles Schwab has developed a “Select List” of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to help investors choose the best one for their portfolio.
Merrill Lynch Creates Mobile App
Merrill Lynch has developed mobile applications for the iPhone, iPad, and BlackBerry devices, for clients of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Merrill Edge.
Alston & Bird Adds ERISA Attorney
National law firm Alston & Bird LLP announced that Jonathan Rose has joined the firm as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office.
Russell Appoints Head of DC Business
Russell Investments hired Richard Davies as managing director, defined contribution (DC).
Managed Account Industry to Shift from SMAs to UMAs
Managed accounts software provider Peridrome found an expected increase in the adoption of models-based distribution and newer products in a recent survey.
Wisc. Man Diverted $1.3M from Profit-Sharing Plan
The U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) sued Coin Builders LLC of Wisconsin Rapids and its president, Joseph Kreeger, to restore more than $1.3 million plus interest to the...
Wells Fargo Completes Retirement System Conversion
Wells Fargo’s Institutional Retirement and Trust business has successfully completed all phases of its retirement systems conversion.
UBS Creates Executive Position for DC Market
Steven Moen joins UBS in the newly created position of Executive Director of Defined Contribution and Retirement Solutions Group.
Gen Y Focused on Saving
Perhaps it’s because they’re less likely to have a mortgage or other financial burdens, but Gen Y defines “financial success” as putting money aside for long-term goals, whereas...
Three Firms Join BAN
Benefit Advisors Network (BAN) has accepted three new agencies into its national network of employee benefit brokerage and consulting firms.
Securian Announces Four Promotions
The Securian Financial Group named four executive officer promotions.
Lacey Leaves (k)larity for Transamerica
Todd Lacey, founder of advisory firm The (k)larity Group, has taken a job with Transamerica Retirement Services and is selling his practice.
National Investment Managers Sold to Stonehenge
National Investment Managers, a retirement plan administration and investment management company, has agreed to be acquired by an entity owned and controlled by Stonehenge Opportunity Fund III.
Reish and Kaplan Offer Legal Advice for Advisers
The Dodd-Frank Act, target-date funds, and the evolving role of a fiduciary were some of the topics Frederick Reish and Robert Kaplan touched on at the ASPPA 401(k)...
EBSA Extends Comment Period for Fiduciary Definition Change
Those wishing to comment on a pending regulatory proposal to revamp the definition of a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) now have more time...
Don’t Keep Millionaires Waiting
Forty percent of millionaires expect a call-back from their financial adviser within two hours, according to Spectrem Group's “Millionaire Investor 2010” survey.
Lincoln Names DC Products Leader for Small Market
Lincoln Financial Group appointed Michael Conte as Vice President, Small Market Business Leader for the company's Defined Contribution Products team.
Older African Americans Concerned about Retirement
An AARP survey of African Americans in New York, age 50 and older, found that 49% will delay retirement if the economy does not improve.
ETF Assets at $1T
February flows for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) topped $6 billion—the sixth consecutive month of positive flows, reports State Street Global Advisors (SSgA).
Saving for Retirement Not a Top Priority for Most
While nearly half (48%) of workers are aware of the amount of money they need to set aside to comfortably retire, less than a third (30%) believe they...