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More Consolidation Ahead for Asset Managers
Consolidation looms for some asset managers as revenue declines continue to outweigh steep cost-cutting measures.
Court Dismisses Company Stock Suit against Harley-Davidson
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Harley-Davidson and some of its executives of breaching fiduciary duties by continuing to...
JPMorgan not Liable for WaMu Retirement Plan Mismanagement
JPMorgan Chase & Co. cannot be held liable for mismanagement that may have occurred before the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. seized Washington Mutual, Inc., a judge has ruled.
Many Turn to Advisers for Roth Conversion Help
A Charles Schwab survey found most high-income Americans want financial advisers to help them determine if a Roth conversion is right for them.
IMHO: Target Aims
Asset-allocation fund solutions have, to put it mildly, exploded on the retirement plan scene—aided in no small measure by the sanction of the Department of Labor’s final regulations...
Riley Takes CIO Post at First Merc
First Mercantile Trust Company, a member of the MassMutual Financial Group, has found a new CIO.
Vanguard Gives “Hot” Fund a Chance to Cool Off
Vanguard is implementing a “cooling off” period for the fund giant’s best performing fund of 2009.
Financial Planning Coalition Unveils New Web Site
The Financial Planning Coalition launched a Web site to serve as the central point of its efforts to require more fiduciary accountability.
Envestnet Names Leader of Adviser-Directed Offerings
Envestnet has brought aboard James Patrick, former co-head of U.S. Distribution for Allianz Global Investors, to head Envestnet’s managed account program.
ETF Assets Up 5% in September
Exchange-traded fund (ETF) assets in the U.S. rose again in September.
PANC 2009: How to Market to 403(b) Plans
With new 403(b) regulations effective 1/1/2009, sponsors of 403(b) plans are looking for help, creating a great opportunity for retirement plan advisers wanting to grow their business.
PANC 2009: Justifying Adviser Compensation to Clients
New requirements for disclosing retirement plan fees will put pressure on plan sponsors, plan advisers, and plan providers to justify the value of services received or offered, according...
PANC 2009: Provider Services Increase an Adviser’s Value Proposition
For advisers hoping to build out their businesses, recordkeepers and investment providers can provide a host of services and programs to help, according to a panel of retirement...
PANC 2009: Convincing Plan Sponsors They Need an Adviser
In the days of automatic enrollment, automated contribution escalation, and asset allocation funds, is it difficult to convince plan sponsors they still need a financial adviser for their...
PANC 2009: What to Consider When Selecting a QDIA
The selection of a qualified default investment alternative is one of the most important plan sponsor investment decision because of how many participants it may affect.
PANC 2009: Making Participants Aware of Retirement Income Products
Individual investors buy guaranteed income products for retirement, why not retirement plan participants?
PANC 2009: How to Stay out of Trouble on the Fiduciary Front
These days, everything is being challenged as a fiduciary duty for retirement plans, said Chad J. Larsen, President, Moreton Retirement Partners, an NRP member firm, opening a panel...
PANC 2009: Getting Ahead of the 2009 Schedule C
For plan years beginning in 2009, the Department of Labor (DoL) has revised the fee disclosure schedule for Form 5500.
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Turn Abouts
Every time I turn around lately, it seems there is another news alert in my inbox about 401(k) fees, whether it is some progress being made in Congress...
Hispanics at Disadvantage for Saving for Retirement
An Insured Retirement Institute (IRI)-sponsored report suggests Hispanic Americans continue to disproportionately face financial hurdles in preparing for retirement.