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Retirement Industry People Moves
CFP Board appoints head of research; Mercer Advisors acquires HYA Advisors; attorney returns to the Wagner Law Group as principal; and more.
Reps Introduce Increasing Small Business Retirement Choices Act
The legislations’ backers say their proposal will lower the cost of providing plans for small business owners.
Big Market Swings Always Raise Big Questions
April was a hard month for the markets, and the beginning of May has been even more brutal, but investment experts still see room for tempered optimism about...
How Advisers Can Build Trust Among Investors
CFA Institute data suggests industry leaders should seek to understand investor trust so they can deliver the most value to their clients.
Plan Sponsor Interest in Pooled Employer Plans Has Increased
The largest small employers may be the most interested.
November SEC Advertising Rule Compliance Date Fast Approaching
Experts with the Wagner Law Group say complying with the marketing rule can be a significant process, and firms need to make sure they are on track for...
Senate Legislation Calls for Expanded Lump-Sum Payment Disclosures
The bill’s cosponsors say workers need better information about how the choice of a lump-sum buyout of their lifetime pension could undermine their financial future.
Employers Wary of 401(k) Costs Can Find the Right Retirement Plan
An adviser, retirement plan consultant or recordkeeper can help to find the best solution for employees.
65 Incorporated Rolls Out Medicare Planning Software for Advisers
The i65 suite of software products enables financial advisers to help clients with some of their most consequential retirement decisions.
Commonwealth Launches Brand Studio Marketing Solution
The marketing resource is meant to simplify the brand-building experience and to help financial professionals grow their practices.
2022 PLANADVISER Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year
The winners of the 2022 PLANADVISER Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year awards have been revealed! Read all about the finalists and winners here.
An Early Start to Financial Education
A new poll shows that there is growing support for financial education that begins at an early age, and suggests students in states that require such courses are...
Higher Labor Costs Spark Benefits Creativity
Amid the increased competition for talent, businesses are focused on growing and maintaining their staff by offering the right blend of innovative benefits, according to a new survey...
Annuity Sales Hit Record High in March
Double-digit growth for fixed-indexed annuities and fixed-rate deferred annuities drove overall sales to pre-pandemic levels during the first quarter.
Improving Access to the Retirement Saver’s Credit
The Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies suggests policymakers reduce eligibility requirements to help make the saver’s credit more accessible.
Measuring Shifts in Retirement Plan Appreciation
Survey data shows the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way workers understand and appreciate both their health care benefits and their retirement planning opportunities in the workplace.
ERISA Suit Against UPS Refiled in District Court
Plaintiffs have refiled an ERISA lawsuit against UPS, more than a year and a half after their original complaint was dismissed for their failure to exhaust all administrative...
Fidelity’s Bitcoin 401(k) Offering Prompted a Plan Sponsor to Examine Plan Exposures
The plan sponsor immediately checked with its plan adviser to know if there was any potential cryptocurrency exposure.
IRS Sets Higher 2023 HSA Limits as Inflation Grows
An individual with self-only coverage under a high-deductible health plan can direct a new limit of $3,850 into their health savings account—$200 more than the 2022 cap.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Nationwide hires brokerage annuity distribution leader; LPL Financial names chief product officer and national sales and marketing leader; Schroders appoints senior sub-advisory sales professional; and more.