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Product & Service Launches – 9/18/25
Mutual of America and Morningstar collaborate on managed IRAs; Lincoln Financial debuts new index-linked annuity; Man Group launches first standalone ETFs; and more.
Kevin Jestice Named President of Nationwide Retirement Solutions
On October 1, Jestice will succeed outgoing president Eric Stevenson, who plans to retire next year.
Law Firm Husch Blackwell Accused of 401(k) Self-Dealing
The Missouri law firm is accused of diverting retirement plan contributions to pay company operating expenses.
PGIM, Partners Group to Offer Multi-Asset Investment Vehicles
The companies’ suite of funds will have diversified exposure across public and private markets.
CFP Board Unveils 6 Public Policy Priorities
The certified financial planner organization has pledged to expand access to ‘competent, ethical financial advice.’
Breaking Down Misconceptions About Private Markets in DC Plans
A new white paper from Cerulli Associates and the Defined Contribution Alternatives Association addresses common concerns about the use of private markets in defined contribution plans.
3 Retirement Bills Advance to Full House of Representatives
Two of the bills, which target the Department of Labor’s audit process, sparked heated debate, but the third bill, concerning employee stock ownership plan valuations, has bipartisan support.
SEC Pushes Back Deadline for Private Investment Funds’ Disclosures
Private funds and advisers now have until October 2026 before they must provide enhanced confidential disclosures about portfolio investments and risks.
Fiduciary Decisions’ Retirement Plan Services Are Revamped
The new and enhanced products include on-demand fee monitors and benchmarking reports.
Wealthspire Starts ‘Find Your People’ Development Program for Advisers
The initiative offers workshops about financial advisers’ business practices, mentorship and skills training.
How High-Net-Worth Investors Prepare for the Future
Janus Henderson’s latest investor survey reveals a mix of anxiety, inaction and opportunity among affluent pre-retirees.
FINRA Launches Crypto, Blockchain Education Program
The program includes in-person training offered in partnership with Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.
California Bill on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Gets ERIC Approval
The bill would in part prohibit a pharmacy benefits manager in California from requiring use of only an affiliated pharmacy.
House Bill Would Allow Transfers of Unclaimed Retirement Distributions to States
The bill would have states report unclaimed retirement savings to a Department of Labor database, making it easier for individuals to locate and recover their funds.
Advisory M&A News – 9/16/25
Cetera forms partnership with Alma Bank; Waverly Advisors acquires Brass Tax Wealth Management; Moneta forms partnership with Lane Hipple; and more.
High-Earning Women Have Lower Satisfaction with Work Benefits
As women earn more, they also feel their career and family-size options shrink, according to a new study from The Standard.
Job Turnovers Not Driven by Generational Differences
Millennials and Generation Z stay at their jobs at about the same amount of time that previous generations did at their age, according to the National Institute on...
August: Fifth Straight Month for Corporate Pension Gains
The funded status of defined benefit pension plans rose by $8 billion in August, or double the previous month's gains, according to Milliman.
IRS, Treasury Release Final Roth Catch-Up Regulations
While the agencies are ending a two-year delay in establishing the regulations, the rules will only be applied in ‘good faith’ in 2026.
Hourly Workers Lag Behind Salaried Employees in Achieving Retirement Goals
The disparity comes from a lack of access to plans, guidance and education, according to Escalent’s Cogent Syndicated.