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Adviser Industry Headcount Shows Solid Growth
Data shared by the Investment Adviser Association shows the number of SEC-registered investment advisers continues to grow at a steady pace, reaching yet another record high at the...
Investing Leaders Look Ahead to a Biden Presidency
With the Democratic nominee leading polls over the past several months, investors have had ample time to consider the potential impacts of a Biden administration, sources say.
Familiar Fiduciary Concerns Voiced as PEP Market Takes Shape
As with any type of innovation, it should be expected that the architecture, structure and governance of PEPs will likely change over time.
Judge Certifies Class in Lawsuit Filed by ESOP Participants
The participants claim they were mislead and intimidated to sell their shares back to the company at a price significantly lower than fair market value.
401(k) Investors Traded Exclusively Into Fixed Income in October
It was the first time in the more than 20-year history of the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index that this happened over the course of an entire month.
Retirement Industry People Moves
OneDigital acquires Berkshire employee benefits division; SageView Advisory Group hires institutional client relationship leaders; Janus Henderson investors selects ESG global head; and more.
PBGC Takes Over J.C. Penney Pension
A purchase agreement allowing the company to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy does not include the pension plan debts or assets, despite its comparatively strong funding position.
IRS Simplifies Certain 403(b) Plan Terminations
SECURE Act-based guidance from the IRS will allow for distributions of custodial accounts under rules similar to those that have been available for annuity contracts under a 403(b)...
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Expert Voice: Ed Farrington
Executive Vice President, Institutional and Retirement, Natixis Investment Managers
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Magnifi Integrates Fi360 Fiduciary Score
Fi360 scores can recommend best-fit products while staying in compliance with Reg BI requirements.
Experts Discuss Participant Interest in In-Plan Annuities
The SPARK Institute led a panel with industry authorities who explained how they are drawing participants to in-plan annuity options.
Another Uneventful Fed Meeting Unfolds
As a highly contentious presidential election plays out in the U.S., the Federal Reserve is working to project a message of stability and consistency to support the markets.
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Ascending Through the Fire With an Evolving Fiduciary Governance Approach
Learn about the opportunity plan advisers have to position themselves as a chief governance officer with plan sponsors.
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Another Self-Dealing ERISA Fiduciary Breach Lawsuit Filed
The lead plaintiff in the suit says her employer, a large financial services company, has inappropriately prioritized its own investments within a profit sharing retirement plan offered to...
Advisers Giving Back: James Betzig at TrinityPoint Wealth
The Boys & Girls Club of Milford is especially close to his heart.
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Add Financial Stress to the Symptoms—and the Cost—of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Financial stress has increased among American workers as the pandemic has continued, adding to the costs borne by employers. Plan sponsors, financial professionals, and recordkeepers can work together...
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Workers Concerned About How Election Day Will Impact Retirement Savings
A Lincoln Financial report also finds some workers are uncertain or confused when it comes to how they should prepare their retirement plans ahead of election results.
Court Finds Plaintiffs Have Standing to Sue Universal Health Services
The defendants argued that they lacked standing to recover losses for investments in which they did not invest.
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The Making of a Glide Path
Investor reliance on TDFs underscores the importance of having a disciplined approach to glide path construction.
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Encouraging Young Part-Time Employees to Save for Retirement
Financial advisers can help part-time employees who will be newly eligible for retirement plans under the SECURE Act get familiar with savings concepts.