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Tips for Sourcing Diverse Talent in 2022
According to one advisory firm leader who has had success creating a diverse and dynamic team, anyone who says there is a lack of diverse and talented people...
2022 M&A Action Picks Up Steam With Latest NFP Acquisition
The firm says its acquisition of Improved Funding Techniques Inc. expands its retirement footprint in the Northeast.
Creative Planning Acquires Berno Financial Management
One of the first adviser industry acquisition deals of 2022 underscores the trend of retirement plan-focused firms and wealth management firms joining forces.
Increasing Exposures to Private Equity Boosts Retirement Security
EBRI research shows the impacts on participants’ retirement security of replacing TDF equity exposures with private equity allocations for participants who have access to a plan and invest...
Basic Market Lessons Reinforced by 2021
Among the takeaways one investment expert has from the year is that structural forces have a large influence on interest rates and may keep them relatively low despite...
Can the Adviser Industry Make Real DE&I Progress in 2022?
Experts who work on adviser industry diversity, equity and inclusion efforts see reasons for optimism in the New Year, but they are also realistic about the size, scope...
DB Plans Should Invest to Achieve Set Objectives in 2022
Protecting funded status, addressing inflation risk, adding value, and more are among suggestions from consultants and asset managers.
Informational Copies of 2021 Form 5500 Published by DOL
In addition to the Form 5500 informational copies, the IRS has also released the 2021 Form 5500-EZ and related instructions.
Lincoln PathBuilder Income Solution Goes Live on SS&C Platform
The firm says there is significant consumer interest in an in-plan investment option that guarantees lifetime income in retirement.
The Year in Top PLANADVISER News
From continued coverage of the CARES Act and government stimulus bills to the machinations surrounding the DOL’s fiduciary regulations, some key topics gained outsized attention from readers this...
The Role of Firm ‘Culture’ in an Evolving Industry
Adviser industry leaders engaged in merger and acquisition activity often say a target firm’s culture matters as much as its financials—but what, exactly, is firm culture?
Office Space in 2022: Flexibility Is Key
When most advisers transitioned to fully remote offices in spring 2020, few imagined they’d still be working on how (and whether) to bring staff back two years later.
Long-Term Care Insurance Payouts Jumped During 2021
Clams paid this year represent a $2 billion increase over the total benefits paid by the long-term care insurance industry in 2018.
Chicago Consultant Faces New ESOP Lawsuit
The complaint claims ERISA violations against the company for allegedly deflating the plan’s value.
HealthyHive Introduces Adviser HSA Educational Program
The program provides health savings account educational tools to help expand an adviser’s knowledge about the intersection of health, wellness and finances.
SEC Charges Underscore Importance of Digital Communication Management
J.P. Morgan Securities has agreed to pay $125 million to resolve what the SEC calls ‘longstanding failures by the firm and its employees’ to maintain and preserve certain...
Cash Balance Plans More Popular With Smaller Plan Sponsors
An analysis from October Three also finds certain industries are more drawn to the plan design that is viewed as less risky than traditional DB plans.
Advisers’ ‘Gatekeeper’ Role Can Help Spur Greater ESG Investments
Investors rely on advisers to introduce them to and educate them on environmental, social and governance strategies, according to Nuveen’s ‘Responsible Investing Survey.’
PRTs and In-Plan Annuities Among Top 2022 Trends to Watch
The past two years have been challenging for institutional investors, but they have also brought about opportunities to address some long-term financial challenges.
Plaintiff’s Severance Agreement Doesn’t Stop ESOP Lawsuit
The defendants’ motion for summary judgment, based on the release of claims and their contention that the plaintiff didn’t suffer an injury, was denied.