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Gig Workers and PEPs—Coverage Lessons From the UK
One established provider of pooled employer plans in the United Kingdom says the promise of PEPs is big here in the U.S., but they might not be the...
How Advisers Can Play a Role in Serving Gig Workers
This part of the workforce needs holistic advice on employee benefits and help understanding basic finances. Sources agree the industry will have to evolve to effectively serve this...
The Inside Take: Ascensus CEO on GIC, Stone Point Acquisition
Ascensus CEO David Musto says the goal of the deal is not for his firm to radically shift its strategy or change its approach to doing business; instead,...
Aon, Alight Win Lawsuit Alleging PRT Failures
Following a bench trial, said the firms “acted prudently and reasonably in administrating, investing and terminating the pension plan.”
Advisers Giving Back: Sean Patton
Raised by his family to believe in the importance of giving back, Patton now leads various important efforts in the Rochester community, from supporting breast cancer research advocates...
UBS Adds Analytics Tool to Workplace Wealth Solutions Offering
A collaboration with Equifax helps employers understand financial stressors affecting employees.
Vanguard Leader Encourages Retirement Industry Evolution
John James says advisers can use their expertise and experience to advance much-needed discussions about improving retirement policy here in the U.S.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Commonwealth Financial selects new SVP of general counsel; SVP joins Mesirow Private Equity; head of Vanguard Fixed Income Group to retire; and more.
The Different Approaches to Expanding Retirement Plan Access
Already, state-run plans, PEPs and moves to expand access to SIMPLE plans are making a difference, experts say.
Marketing Tips for 401(k) Plan Professionals
Rebecca Hourihan, founder of 401(k) Marketing, offers suggestions to help advisory industry professionals feel more confident in their personal brand.
9th Circuit Affirms Stock Drop Dismissal Involving Edison Execs
The ruling makes the 9th Circuit the latest appeals court to side against plaintiffs in stock drop litigation, once again showing the impact of tough pleading standards set...
Despite Pandemic, Workers Remain Confident About Retirement
Plus, confidence about Medicare and Social Security benefits reaches an all-time high.
M&A Update: OneDigital Acquires Westminster Consulting
The deal adds to 2021’s record-setting pace for adviser industry mergers and acquisitions, while underscoring the emerging competitive pressures facing even sizable independent firms.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Ubiquity Retirement + Savings makes ESG options available to 401(k) plans, and HSBC launches AI powered multi asset index.
Advisers Giving Back
The CCF’s Big Day—and Year
Firm generates $4.8 million in charitable contributions.
Publisher’s Note
Juxtaposition
Many clients and plan participants have suffered during the pandemic—now the industry needs to think about how to help.
Introducing WIPN — WE Inspire. Promote. Network.
A year or so ago, WiPN leadership was looking at how much it had evolved and realized ‘we needed the name to catch up to where we are,’...
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Not Just Retirement Services
Many modern advisers have moved into health, wealth and other benefits.