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District Court Advances TriNet ERISA Lawsuit
The denial of the defense’s dismissal motion opens the door for either trial or settlement in an ERISA lawsuit that includes a set of fiduciary breach claims that...
Millennial Home Ownership Crippled by Student Debt
Student debt has put those in the Millennial generation at a disadvantage when it comes to turning their education into wealth, particularly in the form of home ownership.
T. Rowe Price Agrees to Settle Proprietary Funds Lawsuit for $7 Million
The lawsuit against T. Rowe Price had accused the firm of filling its retirement investment menu with proprietary funds.
More CFP Board Sanctions Revealed, in Warning to Adviser Professionals
From personal income tax issues to fraud and involvement in civil litigation, the financial professional accreditation organization has identified a variety of punishable issues among its members or...
Inflation Figures and Volatility Expectations Confront Investors
While supply chain bottlenecks have lasted longer than initially expected, LGIMA says it believes inventories will eventually catch up as demand moderates.
Bronson Healthcare to Pay $3 Million to Settle ERISA Lawsuit
The lawsuit challenged the use of an active suite of TDFs versus an index suite, among other things.
Judge Dismisses Most Claims in Intel ERISA Lawsuit
The new ruling, filed in favor of the defendants, is just the latest action in what has been a long-running series of complaints and cross motions involving Intel’s...
Retirement Plan Advisers Might Help Lessen ERISA Lawsuits by Adding Defensive Provisions
Advisers can assist plan sponsors with mitigating and preventing claims for benefits and other Employee Retirement Income Security Act claims.
Cash-Out Concerns Ahead of Tax Season
Workers in the U.S. still have plenty of time to file their 2021 taxes with the IRS, but advisers can take steps now to remind their clients of...
Bankruptcy Rulings Could Inform Financial Planning Decisions
Court cases expanded on the rules regarding the protection of retirement plan assets.
New Transamerica Solution Reflects Small-Market Developments
The firm says its new retirement plan offering, targeted at small employers, is ‘value focused’ and tailored specifically for efficiency.
Learned Lessons and Market Musings From CIO Bob Doll
The Crossmark investment leader expects 2022 to be more challenging for investors, as central banks unwind supportive policies in response to the ongoing economic recovery and macroeconomic conditions...
Employees More Concerned About Immediate, Rather Than Future, Financial Needs
However, a survey suggests engagement with financial wellness programs boosts retirement confidence.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Financial Planning Association 2022 president announced; Northwestern Mutual appoints new managing director; Nationwide names retirement solutions distribution leader; and more.
Lincoln Financial Revamps Participant Website
The firm says the digital tools embedded on the website are designed to encourage participants to engage more with their accounts.
Investment Product and Service Launches
AllianzIM debuts second buffered outcome ETF and new upside caps for January series; T. Rowe Price acquisition expands alternative investment market footprint; and more.
Plaintiffs Refile ERISA Lawsuit, Adding Adviser to Defendant List
The plaintiffs in an ERISA fiduciary breach lawsuit known as Fleming v. Rollins Inc. have refiled their complaint in federal court, this time also proposing claims against multiple...
SageView Reveals Channel Financial Acquisition
The pace of retirement plan adviser industry mergers and acquisitions is already picking up in 2022, with a handful of major deals already being revealed by the likes...
Hub International Acquires Another Top 100 Advisory Shop
The acquisition of Raffa Financial Services, a recipient of PLANADVISER’s Top 100 recognition, by Hub International shows how leading retirement plan advisory shops will be targets for consolidation...
New York State Fines Pacific Life for PRT Violations
The company was penalized for violating state law by conducting an unlicensed insurance business.