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Former American Airlines Pilot Fires Back in Retirement Plan ESG Suit
The plaintiff doubles down on allegations the airline defaulted him into ESG-related funds.
Adviser Product Partnerships – 8/30/23
IPX Retirement partners with benefits provider and advisory on plan solutions; FIDx adviser partnerships lead to $1B in annuity contracts; Integrity partners with Community Care Agency on benefits...
RiXtrema Launches AI-Driven 401(k) Client Engagement Tool
401kAI leverages artificial intelligence to analyze and summarize retirement plans and generate custom pitches, according to the technology firm.
TPA Strongpoint Partners Adds Pension Financial Services to Network
Strongpoint will have more than 4,000 plans and $7B in assets under administration with the deal.
DOL Beats ForUsAll Crypto Suit
A federal court ruled there was no legal basis for complaints challenging the DOL’s compliance bulletin cautioning use of cryptocurrency in retirement plans.
Advisers: Roth Catch-Up Extension Welcome, Clarity Still Needed
Retirement plan advisers were happy to tell plan sponsors about the two-year Roth catch-up extension. But the hard work isn’t over.
Wells Fargo Agrees to Pay $35 Million for Overcharging Advisory Accounts
The registered investment adviser overbilled clients with custom rates by maintaining inadequate procedures, the SEC said.
Smart Widens Fiduciary Services, Including for Pooled Employer Plans
Smart is joining the push into PEPs with an offering geared toward advisory firms and providers such as recordkeepers, asset managers and TPAs.
Fidelity Finds 22% of Plan Sponsors Actively Searching for New Adviser
Among those looking, 38% they were seeking an adviser offering more extensive services.
NQDC Plans, Which Can Improve Retention, Are Underutilized by Participants
According to NFP, the vast majority of employers feel competing for talent is ‘more expensive than ever,’ and businesses are turning to creative offers to keep executives satisfied without breaking the bank.
Goldman Sachs Sells Personal Financial Management Unit to Creative Planning
The transaction is expected to close in the year’s fourth quarter.
Advisory M&A
Creative Planning adds CTB Financial Services; TFS Wealth Management joins Pensionmark; Highland Private Wealth sub-acquires Trellis Advisors; and more.
IRS Extends Roth Catch-up Contribution Deadline
The IRS extended the requirement by two years to 2026 so that any catch-up contributions from higher income earners must be designated Roth.
Construction, Farming, Among Sectors with Lowest Retirement Plan Access
There is a role for financial advisers, accountants, and payroll providers to improve the plan coverage gap across industries, alongside shifting worker expectations and state mandates.
Nationwide Reports Americans Worry Social Security Will Deplete in Lifetime
A separate survey by F&G Annuities and Life found 44% of U.S. retirees have returned to work or are considering doing so.
HSA-Eligible Plans Cover Increased Use of Certain Medical Services, EBRI Finds
Following a 2019 IRS policy change, 75% of large employers offering HSA-eligible plans have expanded their pre-deductible coverage for chronic condition-related medication.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Early assumes role of chief strategy officer at Vestwell; Principal selects Dessouki as chief marketing officer; Puerto joins J.P. Morgan Private Bank as head of retirement plan solutions.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Snappy Kraken introduces AI email builder; American Life & Security Corp. launch annuity product; Vanguard expands active lineup; and more.
Future Capital and Wealth Advisory TLG Partner On 401(k) Investment Management
Deal to connect 401(k) accounts to wealth advisory signals further push in retirement and wealth management convergence, says Future Capital CEO.
Investors Nearing Retirement Seek Strong Support and Brand Familiarity, Cerulli Reports
Latest research found 45% of investors prefer an adviser affiliated with a national firm when they are nearing retirement.