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401(k) World: DCIO Managers Adjust to Fee Pressures
The fourth story in this PLANADVISER In-Depth series considers how the rise of CITs and passive options have changed retirement investing.
LIMRA, SPARK Partner on Retirement Plan Fraud Prevention
The industry organizations plan to issue research and educational materials for plan sponsors regarding how to combat cyber fraud in retirement plans.
Employee Well-Being Differs Significantly by Demographic
Gender, race, income and age all shape the well-being of employees and should be taken into account when designing workplace benefit plans, according to Buck.
Senate Committee Advances Julie Su’s DOL Nomination—Again
Su advanced to the full Senate by an 11 to 10 vote for the second time in almost a year, while the Senate HELP Committee also ponders bringing...
‘Exploding Market’ for 401(k)s May Help Shrink Coverage Gap
SECURE 2.0, state mandates, PEPs and engaged financial advisers can all help boost qualified plan offerings, according to providers.
Why 529 Accounts’ Evolution Makes Them Stronger Tools for Advisers
529 accounts not used for education can now be put into Roth IRAs, further strengthening the offering as an employee benefit.
FlexPATH, Wood Group Beat TDF-Selection-Based Lawsuit
A 401(k) complaint alleging fiduciary imprudence was rebutted in a 70-page review of the committee’s selection and review process.
Creating an Exceptional Onboarding Experience for Your New 401(k) Clients
Retirement plan marketing expert Rebecca Hourihan lays out a winning strategy for new client onboarding.
New Voluntary Correction Rules Could Be Finalized Soon
In ‘the next few months,’ fiduciaries may be allowed to self-correct certain administrative errors.
Fidelity 401(k) Millionaire Totals Rebound in Q4 2023
The total number of 401(k) accounts exceeding $1 million at Fidelity increased in last year’s final quarter.
Julie Su Faces 2nd Nomination Process to Head DOL
After her April 2023 nomination expired at the end of the year, President Joe Biden re-nominated the former California secretary of labor.
Michigan Bill Proposes State Auto-IRA Program
State Representative Mike McFall proposes a bill to expand retirement access for the private sector workforce, joining 15 other states.
Toland, Finke to Launch Income Planning Tool to Visualize Withdrawal Options
Retirement and annuity experts created IncomePath, which can include an assessment of annuity options in a saver’s retirement income plan.
401(k) World: Recordkeepers, Advisers and ‘Co-opetition’
The third installment of Planadviser In-Depth’s series on the 401(k) market considers the various ways recordkeepers are looking to evolve.
Voya Creates Team Focused on Managed Accounts
The specialist group will work to increase managed account participant usage and distribution across Voya platforms.
Personalized Financial Outreach Wins More Clients, per Broadridge
The company’s general manager, Kevin Darlington, explains how personalized messages—sometimes aided by AI—produce proven results for investor engagement.
Advisory M&A News – 2/26/24
The Retirement Planning Group acquires Dightman Capital Group; Marsh McLennan Agency to acquire Querbes & Nelson and Louisiana Companies; and Stratos Wealth Partners welcomes Pettinelli Financial Partners
What Advisers Should Know About ABLE
As ABLE accounts surpass a billion dollars in assets, advisers can use the program to help those with disabilities, Vestwell recommends.
Recordkeepers Are Leaning In on Managed Account Offerings
Representatives from Fidelity, Vanguard, Empower and Principal discuss their proprietary and partnered managed account offerings and growth.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 2/23/24
Alerus names retirement services officer; FINRA appoints new board members; and T. Rowe board chair Stromberg steps down.