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Zacks Expands SMA to Mid-Market Plans
Zacks Investment Management, a Chicago-based registered investment adviser (RIA), has expanded its separately managed account (SMA) offering to the mid-size retirement plan market.
Ascensus Unveils Two RK Services
Ascensus launched SingleSource Select, designed to simplify the consulting process for retirement plan advisers.
Many Unaware of Pending Retirement Risk
More than four out of 10 households statistically at risk for not having a large enough retirement nest egg—and who will be in serious trouble when health care...
Fidelity Says Participants Saving More
Fidelity says its participants are more inclined to save amid current market woes.
Old Mutual Offers Offshore Fund Options
Old Mutual Capital has announced the launch of Old Mutual Global Funds, a suite of eleven offshore funds available to non-U.S. investors.
Ameriprise Names Froude President of U.S. Advisor Group
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. today announced the acquisition of H&R Block Financial Advisers and named Donald Froude the president of the U.S. Advisor Group.
Citigroup to Pay Up in Smith Barney Gender Case
A federal judge today granted final approval to Citigroup Inc.'s $33 million settlement to resolve a gender bias lawsuit against its Smith Barney unit, Reuters reports.
Fifth Third Slapped with Stock-Drop Lawsuit
Fifth Third Bancorp has joined the ranks of plan sponsors hit with a participant stock-drop lawsuit.
ING Advisors Network Reorganizes
ING Advisors Network announced a series of organizational changes at the network level, including a number of promotions.
Inflation Fears Reverse for Fund Managers
The August Merrill Lynch survey of fund managers says inflation fears have all but evaporated.
Ibbotson to Create ETF Model Portfolios for ING
Ibbotson Associates was selected by ING Financial Advisers, LLC, to create a family of active exchange-traded fund (ETF) model portfolios that change allocation to take advantage of price...
Advisor Software Releases Monte Carlo Simulator
Advisor Software Inc. introduced a Web-based institutional Monte Carlo simulator, ASI Portfolio Forecaster, the company said.
Perspective: The Participant Experience
Every day, we come across magazine, newspaper, and other media stories that focus on the savings shortfall Americans are already experiencing—and will continue to experience as they head...
OppenheimerFunds Releases Enhancements to Pinnacle Platform
OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (OFI) Retirement Services Division announced the launch of a Form 5500 tool for advisers alongside other products for participants, sponsors, and advisers.
Larsen Follows Otto to OneFiduciary
Brad Larsen left White Horse Advisors to join Al Otto at OneFiduciary Group, LLC.
Call of Duty: Returning Client Calls Most Important Loyalty Signal
Failure to return phone calls was the most common reason for high-net-worth (HNW) individuals to leave their financial services company.
Study: $50K Employee Will Need to Replace 81% of Pre-Retirement Income
An Aon study found that workers trying to keep their standard of living when they retire will need to be able to generate from $15,000 to around $185,000...
ETFs Feel Effects of Stock Market Volatility
U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) assets totaled approximately $575 billion at the midway point of 2008 – down 5.4% from the start of the year, according to a report...
MassMutual Reports Success with Wireless Enrollment Product
MassMutual's handheld e4 technology has delivered an average on-site enrollment rate of 92% among those who previously were not contributing.
Morningstar Principia Adds Practice Management Software
Morningstar entered into an agreement to acquire Financial Computer Support, Inc. (FCSI), the company said.