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NFP Acquires ACG, Expanding Retirement, Wealth Capabilities
NFP and its Wealthspire Advisors division bring on a Virginia-based corporate retirement advisory, TPA and wealth manager.
ESG Congressional Hearings Show Partisanship Intensifying
Republicans and Democrats are mostly speaking past each other on ESG, which could create regulatory risk and uncertainty going forward.
Marsh McLennan Agency Adds IRA Offering for ‘Main Street’
Retirement and wealth head discusses the firm’s IRALogix-backed offering to extend further into wealth management solutions for participants.
Hub Acquires Horan Employee Benefits Division
Renamed, Hub Heartland will be led by Valerie Bogdan-Powers, Horan’s former division president.
Ameritas Names New CEO, New President to start in 2024
Bill Lester will retire next year, with Bob Jurgensmeier set to succeed him as CEO and Susan Wilkinson as president and chief operating officer.
Cetera Holdings Acquires Retirement Planning Group
The parent of the Cetera Financial broker/dealer network adds $1.4B RIA; meanwhile, another PE-backed advisory, Mercer Advisors, gets new backing from Altas.
Young Employees Pulling Back on Retirement Contributions
Morgan Stanley at Work study reveals retirement saving erosion, as retirement head Bunnell notes the ‘central role’ of retirement plan advisers in times of volatility.
Human Interest Offers 3% Cash Back for New Retirement Savers
The incentive is available for first-time savers making $60,000 or less.
Advisory M&A
Atria Wealth brings on team from Flagstar; Mercer Advisors acquires RMR Wealth Advisors; BG Group joins UBS; and more.
Debt Ceiling Suspended Until 2025
President Joe Biden's Saturday signature avoided a June 5 default by the U.S. government.
Pilot Sues American Airlines Due to ESG 401(k) Investing Strategy
The retirement committee, recordkeeper Fidelity Investments and financial advice provider Edelman Financial Engines were accused of sacrificing fiduciary duty to pursue ‘leftist political agendas.’
Retirement Industry People Moves
NFP hires Perkins as SVP; Cochrane to lead Hub International non-profit specialty; OneDigital names Fong VP.
Vestwell Partners With Payroll Provider Gusto on Integrated 401(k)
The offering is geared toward businesses and state auto-IRA programs.
Senate Passes Debt Ceiling Bill to Avoid U.S. Default
The bill now moves to President Biden for signature ahead of the June 5 default date.
Senate HELP Committee Urges DOL to Prioritize Certain Secure 2.0 Provisions
The recommended focus areas include emergency savings and defined benefit annual funding notices.
IRS Provides Interim Guidance for EPCRS Changes
SECURE 2.0 laid out changes to IRS correction programs, but the May guidance clarifies how they will operate until the final version is set.
Mariner Announces Financial Wellness Platform Following Spring Acquisition
The wealth manager will now provide employers with a wellness platform that connects back to their wealth adviser services.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Orion client portal connects with Redtail CRM; Thrivent adds new Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity; VIU by Hub launches mobile app and enhanced digital wallet; and more.
Senate Mulling Debt Ceiling Bill After House Passage
The House bill, passed Wednesday, would suspend the debt ceiling until 2025.
CAPTRUST Acquires Omega Wealth Partners
Omega, based in Fort Worth, is CAPTRUST’s second deal in Texas this year.