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SEC Issues Rare ‘Pre-Emptive’ Warning in Expanded Marketing Rule Risk Alert
The SEC is getting out ahead of potential adviser missteps in following its new client marketing rules—but advisers should still take note to key points, according to an...
Benefits Aggregator Hub Adds In-House HSA
The proprietary health savings account will put participant savings into Hub-selected investment funds.
Legislation to Expand Accredited Investor Definition Moves to Senate
Two bills seeking to widen the pool of investors who can invest in private equity passed the House last week by voice vote.
Lifetime Income for Employees Act Would Make It Easier to Use Annuities as QDIAs
The re-introduced House bill would permit annuities as 401(k) default, with a limit of 50% of retirement contributions.
Top Retirement Plan Advisers Weigh In on Potential, Pitfalls of SECURE 2.0
PLANADVISER’s top retirement adviser pulse survey finds optimism about the legislation, alongside a healthy dose of questions and advice for policymakers.
Advisory M&A
Creative Planning acquires BerganKDV; Boston Hill Advisors joins Hightower; Kestra Private Wealth Services launches Destination Wealth Advisors.
Could Health Care Regulation Go the Way of Retirement Plans?
Regulation from CAA ’21 is pushing employer-sponsored health care programs toward fiduciary rules that will look familiar to retirement plan advisers.
The PLANADVISER Interview: Miles Cole, Follow Co-Founder and CEO
24-year-old tech entrepreneur Cole discusses how his Follow app is allowing investors to copy the money moves of the internet’s most popular financial influencers.
Prudential Research Finds Gen X Particularly Unprepared for Retirement
A survey from Unbiased shows similar findings, with only 30% of U.S. adults reporting high levels of confidence about their retirement.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Voya selects Armstrong to lead Midwest Wealth Solutions sales; Triterras announces Narganes as head of distribution and sales strategy; Mercer names Somers as investment director; and more.
2023 PLANSPONSOR National Conference
June 21 -23, 2023 | The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando, Grande Lakes, FL 32837
SEC Broadens Adviser Marketing Rule Compliance Exams
The regulator has added three new areas of review to the adviser marketing rule that has been in effect since late last year.
Putnam CEO Reynolds to Stay at Great-West After Franklin Deal
The CEO won’t go to Franklin Templeton in Putnam acquisition but will be “in part focused” on the strategic partnership kept through an investment stake.
ERIC Highlights Key Areas of Confusion on SECURE 2.0
Roth catch-ups, Roth matches and student loan matches are all high on plan sponsors’ agenda.
Hub Grows in Michigan with Purchase of 7-Firm Collective
The company also acquires an insurance lead-generation platform as it grows across insurance, benefits, retirement and wealth management.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Principal debuts registered index-linked annuity solution; Jackson enhances RILA suite; Prudential Advisors introduces fee-based annuities; and more.
SEC Cyber Proposals Receive Mixed Feedback From Industry
Many comments offered tepid support for the SEC’s goal and asked for greater flexibility in reporting and rule harmonization.
Adviser Product Partnerships
Potomac makes model strategies available at American Trust Custody; Central Pension Fund partners with V3locity; Lumen Advisors and Sparo announce collaboration; and more.
State Auto-IRAs Set for Vermont, Nevada, As Pennsylvania Awaits Vote
More states are set to offer state-facilitated retirement plans as the AARP calls for the Pennsylvania state legislature to vote yes.