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Investment Product and Service Launches
Pershing and Pacific Life make fee-only annuities available to RIAs; ISS ESG launches labels and standards solutions; Xtrackers by DWS launches ETF with exposure to high-yield corporate bonds;...
A Reminder to Avoid Fraudulent Hardship Withdrawals
An individual in Ohio was recently indicted by a grand jury on charges that he fraudulently claimed the assets he withdrew from his retirement account would be used...
401(k) Trades Reach Highest Levels in a Year
On average, 0.017% of balances were traded daily in January despite the backdrop of a volatile stock market, according to Alight Solutions.
Americans Say They Want to Work With an Adviser This Year
A survey finds respondents are concerned about future uncertainties and say long-term financial planning has become more important.
DC Plans Are Bolstered by Adding Pension Features
Even with the addition of beneficial plan design features, more work lies ahead for retirement plan advisers to help sponsors include lifetime income options to guarantee income for...
Commonwealth Launches Adviser Business-Building Program
The coaching program is aimed at advisers who want to grow revenue, add assets and gain new clients.
How Auto-Portability Can Address the Wealth Gap
Research shows workers who cash out their retirement plan savings could lose roughly 1.5 years of accumulated wages, but auto-portability seeks to make it easier to prevent this.
Only One-Third of Households Report Having a Written Financial Plan
Research found written plans are associated with higher savings and bigger emergency funds.
Useful Advice as Rates Rise and Markets Move
With markets off to a choppy start in 2022 and rate hikes on the horizon, inflation is top of mind for many investors, as demonstrated by a D.A....
Advisers Can Shine While Supporting Stock Plan Investors
Stock plans are seen as a valuable benefit that demonstrates employers’ commitment to employees, according to a new survey, but participants want more guidance and advice.
Paper Offers Tutorial for Choosing DC Plan Lifetime Income Investments
Groom Law Group has published a guide that discusses fiduciary duties in the context of providing lifetime income options within defined contribution plans.
AssetMark Launches Marketing Advantage Platform
The all-in-one marketing platform seeks to help advisers implement powerful marketing strategies, build relationships and grow their business.
Retirement Industry People Moves
M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust leader Bill Farrell announces retirement; Hub International expands capabilities in California with new acquisition; Creative Planning acquires Paradigm Financial Advisors; and more.
More Lessons From Record M&A Action Backed by Private Equity
In part due to the growing role of private equity backers, competition between ‘financial buyers’ and ‘strategic acquirers’ appears set to heat up in the coming years.
Adviser Industry Fee Pressures in Focus
As competition heats up and clients expect more for their fees, forward-thinking advisers are focused on both protecting existing revenue sources and adding new revenue streams.
iJoin, American Trust Team Up on Personalization Tool
Advisers can obtain greater data and insights that are more tailored to offer participants an individualized experience.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Nasdaq Fund Network adds new 529 plan share classes; AllianceBernstein and Vestmark unveil custom municipal solutions platform; Vanguard bolsters roster of external advisers with new addition; and more.
How Advisers Can Help Low-Income Workers Save in Employer-Sponsored Plans
Financial wellness campaigns that explain the benefits of delaying Social Security until full retirement age can also help low- and moderate-income workers improve their retirement readiness.
Yum! Brands Partly Defeats Retirement Plan Eligibility Lawsuit
The plaintiff sued to seek recognition of his years of employment from 1995 through 2020 for purposes of calculating his retirement benefits.
ESOPs Benefit Plan Sponsors and Participants
Research examines how employee stock ownership plans have helped workers and employers alike throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.