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Tired of giving the same old presentations? Use these nuggets of information to spruce them up.
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The Right Lure
A properly designed RFP can help you do more than just pick a provider.
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Up in the Air
The DoL proposes a new fiduciary definition that will bring more retirement plan advisers under the umbrella.
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What You Need To Know about…Twitter
For financial advisers who pride themselves on professionalism, it may seem awkward to proclaim, “I tweet!” However, do not dismiss Twitter as child’s play.
SPARK Finalizes 403(b) Info Sharing Standards
After a two-week public comment period, the SPARK Institute released a final updated version of its information sharing best practices for 403(b) plans.
Funds Had Strong January Showing
Long-term mutual funds roared back in January with nearly $30 billion in estimated inflows, according to Morningstar’s latest data.
U.S. ETF Assets Up to $1T
Having broken the $1 trillion milestone in December, many questioned whether inflows into U.S. ETFs had become overheated, according to Morningstar.
Five Issues Your Clients Need Help With
Panelists at the Virtual PLANADVISER National Conference discussed ways advisers should reconnect with plan sponsors and sweep away some of the old cobwebs surrounding retirement plans.
Lincoln Allowed ‘Causation’ Defense in Stock Drop Matter
A federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled that Lincoln National Corp. can argue that its actions as fiduciaries did not cause the plaintiff's investment losses.
EBSA Releases New Batch of ERISA Advisory Opinions
Federal regulators issued a series of advisory opinions from correspondents asking for interpretations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Adviser-Focused Web Sites Improving
Despite a lack of major upgrades to adviser-oriented Web sites, a recent report found overall improvements to online tools regarding annuities offered by financial services firms.
Women See Bigger Impact from Recession than Men
PNC Wealth Management released survey results this Valentine’s Day that show not everything is harmonious with couples in terms of financial concerns.
IMHO: Service Charges
As Valentine’s Day looms, you have perhaps seen those increasingly ubiquitous advertisements for a certain online florist.
Groups Offer Fiduciary Change Suggestions
Two trade groups have applauded the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed redefinition of a fiduciary, but suggested a handful of improvements.
Start with Plan Design for Small-Business Owners
Small-business owners are slowly starting to realize that they can’t handle retirement planning on their own, according toE. Thomas Foster Jr., Vice President and National Spokesperson of The Hartford's...
S&P Indexes Blend Equities and Treasuries
Standard & Poor's launched a series of indexes intended for investors with varying risk-reward profiles.
RadioShack Settlement Deemed Fair
A federal judge in Texas gave final approval to a $2.4-million settlement of a class-action suit against RadioShack for breaching its fiduciary duty.