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Financing Retirement and Health Care for an Aging Population
A new report suggests what employers can do to address health care and retirement concerns presented by an aging population.
Clark Steps Down from Fidelity Post
Michael Clark, president of Fidelity Investments’ institutional products group, has stepped down from his post.
FINRA Settles ARS Violations with Three More Firms
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC, City Securities Corporation, and Fifth Third Securities, Inc., are the latest firms to settle charges with FINRA over the sale of auction-rate securities...
FINRA Puts New Restrictions on Leveraged ETFs
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) will implement increased margin requirements for leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Court Dismisses ERISA Fiduciary Breach Claims against Citigroup
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has ruled that participants in two retirement plans sponsored by Citigroup failed to state a claim that...
John Hancock Selects Millennium Trust for Plan Termination Solution
Millennium Trust Company, a provider of custody and IRA services, announced it has been selected as the custodian for John Hancock's plan termination solution.
Employees with DB Plans More Satisfied
The majority (54%) of surveyed employees reported satisfaction with their company’s retirement program.
Establishing a Fiduciary Due Diligence Process at 403(b)s
Having a due diligence process can ensure that a 403(b) plan is running smoothly.
Schwab Debuts New Web Site for Independent Advisers
Investment advisers who custody with Charles Schwab can now access a Web site boasting more intuitive tools to manage client accounts.
Firm Introduces Roth Conversion Package for Advisers
Advisors Trusted Advisor now offers the Roth 2010 Conversion Package, containing marketing tools, education materials, and a Roth conversion tool.
LPL Expands Services for FAs in Retirement Plan Space
LPL Financial Corporation today launched its Retirement Plus Program as part of its efforts to beef up support for retirement plan-focused independent financial advisers.
Morgan Stanley’s Sullivan Group Goes Independent
Another advisory group braves the frontiers of being an independent firm.
Principal Kit Helps Advisers Target Life Events
Principal Financial Group said its new kit offers financial professionals marketing materials to identify and help clients through life events, such as retirement.
Countrywide Settlement Gets Preliminary Approval
A federal judge in Los Angeles has preliminarily approved a $55-million settlement between Bank of America (BofA) and former employees of Countrywide Financial Corp.
Va. Firm Unveils Equity Fund
Akre Capital Management, LLC, has launched the Akre Focus Fund.
ThriveOn Adds Two Benefits Education Modules
ThriveOn, Inc., has added Open Enrollment and New Hire Training modules to its online Benefits Learning Center solution.
MassMutual Beefs Up West Coast Sales Presence
MassMutual has tapped Joel Almeida to undertake a new sales role focused on Southern California and Hawaii.
Whitepaper Explores Retirement Income Communication
A new whitepaper from Wealth2k says advisers should not ignore the Web in their retirement income communication strategies.
Schapiro Says Broker Compensation Can Promote Risk
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has encouraged broker/dealer (B/D) bosses to rein in their reps.