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Product & Service Launches – 1/25/24
Prudential announces Fidelity-related SimplyIncome annuity solution; Betterment launches small business student loan 401(k) matching program; Corebridge brings multi-year guaranteed annuity to RIAs.
Aon Hit With $1.5M Penalty From SEC
The settlement stems from misleading statements made to the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System on its asset performance.
Northwestern Mutual CEO John Schlifske to Retire at End of ‘24
Executive Vice President Tim Gerend will take over the role next year.
PLESAs Are Important Coverage Expanders, SECURE 2.0 Co-Author Argues
A former senior Senate staffer spoke at the EBRI-Milken Retirement Symposium about how pension-linked emergency savings accounts can greatly encourage enrollment among lower-income employees.
Student Loan 401(k) Matching: A Case Study
T. Rowe Price and engineering consultancy Kimley-Horn detail the steps that went into offering a student loan match in 2024.
5 Retirement Industry Trends to Follow This Year
An expert from Pentegra talks about developments shaping the retirement landscape, and what advisers may want to do about them.
Fidelity Goes National With 401(k)-to-Income Annuity Offering
Fidelity’s Guaranteed Income Direct gives participants the option of converting some or all of their retirement savings into a monthly payout.
SECURE 2.0’s Auto Enrollment, Savers Match Will Bring Most Positive Impact
Research from EBRI forecasts the two features will do more for retirement savings than other provisions.
State Mandates and the Adviser Opportunity
Retirement plan fiduciaries and providers can benefit from the influx of state mandates, writes AmericanTCS President Tim Friday.
Product Partnerships – 1/24/24
Pontera announces partnership with Commonwealth Financial Network; SELAX Brokerage enhances annuity transaction efficiency with Luma Financial Technologies; Ritholtz Wealth Management and AdvisorEngine partner to usher in Good Advice.
Retirement, Wealth Expected to Continue Convergence in 2024
Advisory Marsh McLennan Agency and consultancy EY foresee a further push toward financial advisers seeking to engage with workplace retirement savers.
DOL Aims to Streamline PTE Application Process With New Rule
The changes are intended to reduce the amount of time needed to finalize prohibited transaction exemptions for plan fiduciaries.
Nuts & Bolts: QDIAs
What new advisers need to know about qualified default investment alternatives in retirement plans.
Franklin Retirement Heads Aim to Double AUM
Yaqub Ahmed and Steven McKay, once competitors in the marketplace, will now seek to meet the AUM goal for Franklin's retirement, insurance and 529 business over at least...
Detailing the DOL’s Auto-Portability Proposal
Its goal is to help missing participants consolidate their retirement assets in a tax-advantaged workplace plan.
American Funds Maintains Largest TDF Inflows in 2023
The TDF manager brought $19.8 billion into its TDF investments in 2023, highest among U.S. managers.
Advisory M&A News – 1/22/24
Dynasty Network adds Steadmont Advisors; MAI Capital Management acquires Traverso Chambers Private Wealth Management; Stofan Agazzi Investments joins Stifel Independent Advisors.
DOL Proposes Rule on Auto-Portability
The proposal would permit providers to charge fees for auto-portability services.
Client Retention Tips from a 401(k) and Wealth Adviser
A dual practitioner discusses the importance of combining well organized systems with a personal touch.
Regulators Seek Comment on ERISA Disclosure Requirements
The IRS, PBGC and EBSA are accepting suggestions on how to simplify disclosures to benefit fiduciaries and participants.