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Crisil Acquires Analytics Provider McKinsey PriceMetrix
PriceMetrix’s proprietary database of the North American wealth management sector covers $8 trillion in assets under management.
Popular AI Chatbots Struggle With Estate Planning, but Pass CFA Exams
In separate studies, artificial intelligence chatbots gave misleading answers about estate planning and aced an overall exam for certified financial analysts.
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Chad Noorani
Thoughts from Chad Noorani, with Benefit Financial Services Group.
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Manny Alonso
Thoughts from Manny Alonso, with Raymond James.
What’s on Aronowitz’s To-Do List for EBSA?
Amicus briefs and guidance for incorporating private investments into defined contribution plans are likely top priorities for the Employee Benefits Security Administration.
Advisory M&A News – 9/23/25
OneDigital gets strategic investment from Stone Point Capital and CPP Investments; Mai Capital Management acquires J.W. Coons Advisors; Uniting Wealth Partners gains two advisers; and more.
DOL Classifies AllianceBernstein’s Lifetime Income Strategy as QDIA
The agency says its regulation for qualified default investment alternatives is flexible enough to accommodate innovations in retirement products.
Prudential, LPL to Offer Insurance Overlay
Multiple Prudential insurance-based retirement products will be offered on LPL Financial’s wealth management platform.
Concurrent Buys Next Retirement Solutions for In-House Business
The Tampa, Florida-based RIA’s first full acquisition adds about $10 billion to its prior $14 billion in assets under advisement.
Forfeiture Complaint Against WillScot Dismissed
An Arizona judge dismissed all but one of the claims in a 401(k) plan forfeiture complaint against WillScot Holdings Corp.
Hedge Fund Reaches $7.9M Settlement of ERISA Lawsuit
Plaintiffs allege that GWA’s 401(k) strategy was extremely risky and egregious, and its retirement plan was 100% invested in its own hedge fund strategies.
HSA Contributions, Balances Up for Third Consecutive Year
While employee contributions to health savings accounts kept increasing last year, few used them as retirement savings vehicles.
Human Interest Offers Automated 401(k) Plan Audits
According to the 401(k) provider, its Audit Relief program, available for midsize businesses, can greatly reduce a plan audit’s duration and costs.
Why Private Markets Are Essential for Long-Term Investors
Two thought leaders from Ares Management, including a former director of the PBGC, explain why exposure to private markets can improve outcomes.
Middle-Market Americans Remain Hopeful Despite Growing Financial Strain
Rising costs and mounting debt are testing confidence—especially among women, Gen X and younger adults—even as most still believe in the American Dream.
House Committee Approves Bill to Change Social Security Terms
The bill would make several changes to terms that describe benefit claiming ages to help retirees better understand the impact on monthly payments.
US Retirement Assets Rise to $45.8T in Q2
Retirement assets now account for 34% of all household financial assets in the country, according to the Investment Company Institute.
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 9/19/2025
CapWealth taps Christopher Stevens as executive vice president; Access Holdings welcomes Sam Tidswell-Norrish as partner; Troutman Pepper’s Tax and Benefits Group adds Heather Heath Ryan as partner; and...
How Employers Can Prep For New Rules on Roth Catch-Ups
Legal experts say plan sponsors and administrators and payroll providers need to figure out how to comply with the final Roth rules, long before they go into full...
Daniel Aronowitz Confirmed to Lead DOL’s EBSA
The newly confirmed Assistant Secretary of Labor and head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration has pledged to streamline retirement plan oversight and end the ‘war on ESOPs.’