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TSP to Introduce Roth In-Plan Conversion Feature
Thrift Savings Plan participants and spousal beneficiaries can shift money from traditional, pre-tax TSP balances to Roth accounts without leaving the plan, starting in January 2026.
Federal Appeal of DOL Fiduciary Rule Ends in Circuit Court
The Department of Labor has ended its defense of a 2024 fiduciary rule that would have brought retirement investment advice under fiduciary obligation.
PE Drives Multiple Advisory M&A Records in 2025
Aging advisory firm owners are relying on mergers and acquisitions to determine the next phase of their practices.
Private Markets for DC Plans: Evolution or Revolution?
Workers deserve diversified portfolios for their defined contribution plans, according to financial commentator Anne Lester, who identified adding private assets into 401(k) plans as a good first step.
Advisory M&A News – 12/1/2025
Wells Fargo adviser team joins Ameriprise Financial; 2 Chicago advisers join Cetera Financial; Cetera acquires 2 former LPL advisers; and more.
Three-Quarters of Annuity Owners Confident About Ability to Retire on Time
Nationwide found annuity owners reported higher levels of retirement confidence, but a separate LIMRA study questioned how much clients know.
How Do Advisers Navigate the Convergence of Retirement Planning, Wealth Management?
Although many advisers have embraced the merging of advising and wealth management, some experts warn that smaller accounts could get less attention.
2026 PLANADVISER 360
A comprehensive, interactive event that provides insights and resources to help advisers run their business and serve participants, keeping themselves and their practices relevant.
Employees, Employers Disclose Major Gaps in Retirement Awareness
While plan sponsors overestimated participant preparedness, advisers can help ensure that those two groups are on the same page.
Circuit Court Confirms Dismissal of Lawsuit Against New York Teamsters’ Pension
A New York district court had previously ruled that the pension plan's investment strategy did not violate fiduciary duties.
Maximum Benefit and Contribution Limits Table 2026
Maximum Benefit/Contribution Limits for 2021 through 2026, with a downloadable PDF of limits from 2016 to 2026.
DOL Withdraws Appeal of Stay of 2024 Fiduciary Rule
The Department of Labor’s proposed rule would have expanded the definition of a fiduciary for retirement investors, including rollovers from 401(k) accounts.
SEC Commissioner Uyeda Blasts ‘Paternalistic’ Protection of 401(k) Investors
In recent remarks, Uyeda said policymakers needed to ‘provide guardrails, not gates’ for private equity, private credit and other nonpublic investments in retirement plan portfolios.
US Treasury to Bar Undocumented Immigrants from Saver’s Match
The SECURE 2.0 Act previously said undocumented immigrants become eligible for tax credits if they are married to a US citizen and treated as a US resident for...
42% of Full-Time US Workers Lack Access to Retirement Plan
New federal data show more than 40 million private sector workers are left unaddressed.
Speaking the Languages of Different Generations
Whether it’s through a podcast, webinar or in-person conference, each generation receives information differently, and marketing whiz Rebecca Hourihan knows how advisers can deliver it to them all.
Vanguard Finds Consumers Want 2026 Financial Reset
After falling short of savings goals in 2025, many respondents in a Vanguard survey said they were entering the new year with renewed financial optimism.
AT&T ERISA Complaint Dismissed by Federal Judge
Plaintiffs accused AT&T of using 401(k) plan forfeitures to offset company contributions, but the judge ruled that AT&T’s actions followed decades of regulatory guidance.
How NQDC Decisions Factor in IRS, OBBBA Rules
Salary deferral decisions for next year are impacted by the IRS’ 2026 contribution limit for qualified retirement plans and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s provisions.
The Age of Adviser Authenticity Is Here
Personal branding that incorporates unique characteristics and beliefs is key to reaching and retaining clients, according to consultant Sheri Fitts.