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FINRA Proposal Would Allow Broker/Dealers to Use Projected Performance in Marketing to Retirement Plans
The new rule would permit brokers to use projected performance in communications about qualified retirement plan investing.
DOL Releases Informational Copies of 2023 Form 5500s
The disclosure forms have been updated for 2023 filings to be completed in 2024.
Morgan Stanley Promotes Jed Finn to Head of Wealth Management
Finn will assume his new role on January 1, 2024, as part of the division’s transition under Andy Saperstein.
Advisory M&A News – 11/20/23
Wealth Enhancement adds two New York-based RIA firms; Bitcoin IRA acquires Shrimpy.io; UBS snags Merrill wealth advisory.
Adviser Talks: Kenneth Catanella On Financial Wellness
The UBS managing director explains why financial wellness for participants is much more than “a nice to have benefit."
Fidelity Sees Quarter-on-Quarter Decline in Retirement Balances
The third quarter also saw increases in withdrawals and loans as participants managed expenses amid inflation and higher borrowing costs.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 11/17/23
Joelson joins Savvy Advisors as founding principal wealth manager; Matos made CFO for workplace and retirement solutions at Principal; Northern Trust Asset Management names international head of quantitative...
PLANADVISER Practice Progress Series: Participants
Top plan advisers stressed the importance of working with participants beyond just the retirement plan.
Infosys Cybersecurity Event Disrupting Recordkeeper, Insurance Platforms
T. Rowe Price, Vanguard, Principal, and Ascensus note ongoing system issues due to cybersecurity problem at US-based division of Infosys.
Product & Service Launches – 11/16/23
Employee Fiduciary launches 401(k) fees calculator; Businessolver enhances MyChoice accounts HSA investment platform; BenchMine launches latest retirement plan insights; and more.
New Senate Bill Would Prevent Retirement Plans from Omitting Workers Aged 18-20
Many plans start participation at age 21; new legislation would require inclusion of anyone 18 or older.
Biden Expected to Sign Continuing Resolution
The resolution would prevent a government shutdown and keep the DOL funded through February 2.
Edelman Financial Engines Acquires PRW Wealth Management
The firm is looking to sync its growing wealth management footprint to retirement managed account offerings, according to its CFO.
Ascensus, Newport Nonqualified Platforms Hit by Infosys Cybersecurity Issue
Ascensus and its Newport-owned nonqualified retirement systems have not been able to update participant accounts since November 2.
100% of Large Retirement Plan Advisories Now Include Wealth Strategy, According to T. Rowe
In 2019, only half of plan advisers were considering a wealth strategy, but the opportunity to enhance profits by offering more integrated solutions has led to a major...
Low- to Moderate Income Workers Face Brunt of Climate Change Effects
The financial situations of African Americans, Hispanics and women are particularly vulnerable to the results of extreme climate events.
Looking to Benchmark Managed Accounts? This Firm Has a Report for That
Fiduciary Decisions explains its process for comparing personalized managed accounts to options such as target date funds.
EBSA Denies Comment Period Extension for Fiduciary Proposal
The regulator pushed back on industry requests to extend comment time for the controversial proposal; the period will still end on January 2.
House Republicans Propose Budget Bill That Would Repeal DOL Rules
Budget proposal for the DOL would prevent the regulator from implementing its ESG rule, independent contractor status and proposals on fiduciary advice.
Envestnet, Empower Launch 401(k) Plan Solution for Financial Advisers
The retirement platform is geared toward wealth managers seeking a plan option and includes four options for providers of target-date funds.