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Pensionmark Expands Adviser Network with Three New Offices
Pensionmark Retirement Group, a National Retirement Partners (NRP) member firm, has added offices in Houston, Boston, and Austin through its Advisor Support Program (ASP).
Nationwide Hosts Regulatory Conference Call for Retirement Plan Advisers
Nationwide Financial is hosting a conference call Monday to help retirement plan advisers get ahead of upcoming retirement plan regulation and legislative changes, such as fee disclosure.
Matrix Adds vWise SmartPlan Advisor to Its Platform
MG Advisory Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Matrix Financial Solutions, Inc., will add vWise Inc’s SmartPlan Advisor, a communication and education solution, to its platform.
Ivy Asset Management Sued over Madoff Scheme
Ivy Asset Management, a unit of Bank of New York Mellon, is facing a lawsuit by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo related to the Bernard L. Madoff...
Being Healthy Could Cost You More in Retirement
While logic would tell you that staying healthy holds down health care costs in retirement, new research suggests that healthy retirees actually face higher total health care costs...
WMSI Partners with The Retirement Plan Company
Wealth Management Systems Inc. (WMSI) has partnered with The Retirement Plan Company LLC (TRPC) to offer its rollover platform through TRPC’s Web site.
NRP Advisers Have Access to Mullin TBG Executive Benefit Solutions
As part of National Retirement Partners’ nonqualified initiative, the network of independent advisers has teamed up with MullinTBG, a Prudential Financial company, to be its preferred nonqualified provider.
Court Splits Class in Company Stock Suit
A federal judge in North Dakota has granted class-action status to plaintiffs in a company stock lawsuit against Tharaldson Motels Inc. (TMI), but split the plaintiffs into current...
Recession No Hindrance to 403(b) Transformation
Despite having to comply with a new set of regulations during one of the worst economic downturns, the 403(b) plan market appears to be healthier than ever, according...
2009 Plan Size Comparisons – Size Matters
Benchmarking a plan against comparable ones gives you a true indicator of succe
BNY Asset Management Chief Jumps to Fidelity
Ronald O'Hanley, president and CEO of BNY Asset Management is moving on—and Fidelity Investments is restructuring.
ETF Assets Increase $23B in April
Exchange-traded-fund (ETF) assets increased by $23.3 billion for the month of April, totaling $830 billion, according to the latest ETF Snapshot from State Street.
Companies Allow Higher 401(k) Contributions
Sixty-eight percent of employers reported that their company allows 401(k) participants to contribute 25% or more of their earnings, according to a survey by BLR.
Neuberger Berman Launches Intrinsic Value Fund
Neuberger Berman has launched the Intrinsic Value Fund (NINLX, NINAX, NINCX), based on the investment strategy of the firm’s Small Cap Intrinsic Value team.
BlackRock and Lobby Groups Fight Swaps Fiduciary Rule
BlackRock Inc. and the largest U.S. business lobby groups are fighting to strike a provision in the financial regulations overhaul legislation that they say could harm millions of...
Advisers Plan to Add More Retirement Services to Practices
Many financial advisers are considering adding more services when helping clients plan for retirement, a new survey suggests.
No-Load Shares Continue to Gain Ground in Mutual Fund Sales
Point-of-sale commissions continue to fade from the mutual fund sales process as advisers increasingly sell funds in fee-for-advice arrangements, according to a new study by Strategic Insight, an...
IMHO: Grecian 'Formula'
While the markets were in an apparent freefall last week, I could hear former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulsen on the TV in the next room...
Acquisition Moves Loring Ward Into Retirement Arena
May 7, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Loring Ward has signed an agreement to acquire the assets and retirement services of Tribeca Advisors, LLC.