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Beyond Comp: What Makes Advisory M&A Deals Stick
When it comes to setting up a successful long-term relationship with top advisers, firms still generally rely on sticks instead of carrots.
Adviser M&A To Stay Strong in 2023, but Expect Delays
Advisor Growth Strategies reports that dealmakers are getting more creative amid high interest rates.
Social Security Trust Fund May Fall Short One Year Earlier Than Expected
Social Security's largest trust fund may be depleted in 2034, one year earlier than previously estimated, according to its Board of Trustees.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Lockton appoints Bolander as SVP of regional operations; Sullo joins Earth Finance climate investing practice; Dechert announces McGrath as partner; and more.
Women Who Work With Financial Professionals Feel More Prepared for Retirement
Separately, CFP launches an endowed scholarship to cultivate more female financial advisers.
Merrill Wealth Management Head Sieg Departs for Citi
The wealth leader returns to his former employer to focus on driving more “fee-based revenue.”
AARP, US Chamber Comment on IRS Proposal on Remote Notarization
Thursday was the final day to submit comments on the December 2022 IRS proposal to allow remote notarization for many retirement plan changes and actions.
T. Rowe Price to Acquire Retirement Income Fintech Retiree, Inc.
Rowe Price plans to incorporate the retirement income planning software into its retirement offerings for advisers, plan sponsors, and participants.
Investment Service & Product Launches
American Century launches actively managed ETF; Nomura starts fund with exposure to private credit; Singapore-based Eastspring launches first CIT for US; and more.
Adviser Product Partnerships
Lion Street delivers 401(k) management platform with Pontera; Annexus Retirement Solutions partners with iJoin; Capitalize powers rollovers for Robinhood Retirement account holders; and more.
DISH Network Retirement Plan Survives Legal Challenge
The plan had been challenged for excessive fees and underperformance under ERISA, but a federal judge dismissed the complaint.
Latino-Owned Businesses May Be Poised for 401(k) Plan Growth
As state mandates for small businesses take hold, industry players see opportunity in reaching the underserved Latino population.
Capital Group: Now is Optimal Time to Sell Retirement Plans
An increasing number of businesses will be starting retirement plans in the wake of the Secure 2.0 Act and state mandates.
2023 PLANADVISER Top Retirement Plan Advisers
Noteworthy retirement plan specialists, based on number of plans and total assets under advisement.
The PLANADVISER Interview: Colbert Narcisse, TIAA
The product and business development leader discusses the opportunities and challenges of in-plan retirement income annuities in DC plans.
TDF Assets Fell 14% in ‘22, but Inflows Stayed Strong
While market depreciation drove TDFs off a record '21, inflows stayed strong, according to Morningstar.
Proposed Legislation, SEC Rule Would Greatly Expand Electronic Disclosures
A proposed bill and an SEC proposal on the same topic target two different audiences.
US Workers’ Retirement Readiness Declines Amid Market Volatility
American savers only have 78% of the income needed to cover expenses during retirement, according to Fidelity, down from the last study in 2020.
EBRI Selects Barb Marder of Mercer as New CEO
Barb Marder moves from leadership positions at Mercer to be the new president and CEO of EBRI.
Retirement Advisers See Increased Scrutiny on Fees, Services
Requests for proposal from plan sponsors for DC advisory services are on the uptick, according to industry players.