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More Sponsors Seeking Expert Advisers
After a year of nuanced challenges, plan sponsors say they are looking to DC plan specialists for a broad spectrum of advice, and they want higher levels of...
2021 M&A Lessons Learned, and What Comes Next
Many firms that have acquired established retirement plan advisory practices primarily focus on wealth management or insurance, underscoring their interest in more diversified service models and in accessing...
Groups Suggest DOL Take Certain Language Out of Proposed ESG Rule
While expressing support for the rule, they say removing specific references to ESG factors will help fiduciaries understand they are not required to consider them in their investment...
Financial Actions Taken During the Pandemic Are Enduring
While surveys find many Americans are not making New Year’s resolutions, those who do are succeeding in making positive financial and savings changes for the long term.
The Role of Advisers Is Expanding
In light of the pandemic, at least 22 million Americans spoke with a financial adviser for the first time as many looked to make plans for retirement and...
Retirement Plan Participant Claims Harm From Transamerica Data Breach
In a lawsuit, he alleges the retirement plan service provider did not take steps to protect the personal information of participants in plans it serves.
Senators and Investment Group Push Back on DOL ESG Proposal
They say the latest proposed regulations ‘dismantle important actions’ taken by the previous administration and politicize retirement savings.
Will the Supreme Court Give Plan Sponsors Any Relief From Excessive Fee Lawsuits?
They haven’t gotten any solutions so far from lower courts, but a high court ruling could affect the number of lawsuits and types of pleadings going forward.
Democratic Senators Voice Support for Same-Sex Couples’ Pension Rights
They say the same policies that robbed people of the right to marry for so long continue to harm LGBTQ couples as they seek to access and protect...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Hub International announces new acquisitions; Verus adds to its management committee; Cinctive Capital expands investment team; and more.
2021 RIA M&A Action Continues at Record Pace
Fidelity research shows nearly every month in 2021 has seen several highly recognizable adviser industry names join the ranks of sellers, with November being no exception.
Business Owners Are More Confident With Adviser Collaboration
Nonetheless, economic uncertainty and market volatility continue to be top concerns when it comes to business owners achieving their financial goals.
Northwestern University Supreme Court Argument Analysis
Two expert attorneys who listened to this week’s oral arguments in Hughes v. Northwestern University say they would “rather be in Northwestern University’s shoes” than those of the...
Investment Product and Service Launches
Alpha and Nasdaq extend relationship; OneAmerica launches new adviser managed account service; PGIM Investments launches new bond funds; and more
Health Shocks Often Derail Financial Stability
A new survey shows workers’ ability to maintain or regain financial control after a serious, unexpected health event appears difficult—if not impossible—especially for Millennials and early career professionals.
401(k) Traders Sat Still During a Tough November
Two-thirds of days during the month saw net trading activity favor equity funds over fixed income, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index.
Exelon Faced With ERISA Excessive Fee Suit
The lawsuit claims Exelon used proprietary funds with excessive fees and allowed participants to pay excessive fees for recordkeeping and managed account services.
Institutional Investors Remain Confident Despite Renewed Volatility
They see plenty of growth potential in a market they say is driven and distorted by fiscal and monetary policies—a situation which could spell trouble for unprepared individual...
Watch the 2021 Practice Progress Webinar Finale on Demand
Industry leaders say there is simply no question that the events of the past two years have caused a fundamental rethinking within the industry regarding the importance of...
The Pandemic’s Effect on Older Workers
Though the number of older employees leaving the workforce has increased, those who report they are choosing to retire has remained steady.