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J.P. Morgan Asset Management Names Pam Hess as Retirement Strategist
Hess was previously the executive director of DCIIA’s Retirement Research Center.
Banks, Credit Unions Growing Advisory Practices
Research found that 71% of banks and 76% of credit unions reported repurposing branches as advisory hubs.
IRS Extends SECURE 2.0 Deadlines for IRAs by 1 Year
The agency could add further extensions if it deems them necessary.
Offering a Retirement Plan for Employees Is the New Standard
Employers’ compensation and benefits packages are evolving, and 98% of employers surveyed offer a qualified retirement plan, according to Ascensus.
Wealth May Decline At Least 6 Years Before Dementia Onset
Waiting for a diagnosis is unlikely to safeguard against losses, according to new research from NBER.
RTX 401(k) Forfeiture Complaint Dismissed
The dismissal continues a string of legal victories for employers.
Federal Bill Would Waive Penalties for First-Time Home Buyers Tapping 401(k)s
A Republican lawmaker is pushing forward with a retirement account withdrawal plan even after the president expressed skepticism.
Ubiquity Names New CEO
The new executive will lead growth in Ubiquity Retirement + Savings’ small business retirement platform, with a focus on partnerships.
Longevity Risk Requires Accurate Measurements, Adequate Solutions
Advisers can guide clients to find appropriate income options for a potentially lengthy retirement.
Retail Nears Institutional Market Share of Professionally Managed Assets
Both retail client channel and institutional channel assets reached all-time highs across US markets, according to Cerulli.
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 1/23/2026
Kestra Financial names new head of advanced planning; OneDigital names 3 new leaders; MissionSquare adds 2 hires to managed accounts team; and more.
Trump ‘Not a Huge Fan’ of Homebuyers Using 401(k), 529 Savings Without Penalties
Retirement accounts were part of the debate about, but not included in, an executive order on housing affordability.
Retirement Advisory M&A Climbed in 2025, Driven by Consolidators
Both MarshBerry and Devoe & Co. tracked the ‘momentum’ behind 2025’s record mergers and acquisitions.
Prime Capital Financial Names New President, CIO
Former CIO Scott Duba was appointed president, and Will McGough is the new CIO.
TDF Allocations Nearly Doubled Over 11 Years
DCIIA estimated an annual increase of about 2.5% from 2013 to 2023.
DOL Rule on Alternative Investments in DC Plans to Focus on Process
The Department of Labor’s rule could be presented for public comment as soon as early February.
Product & Service Launches – 1/22/2026
TIAA launches multi-year guaranteed annuity; Franklin Templeton debuts emerging markets debt ETF; Trump Media announces separately managed accounts; and more.
Household Rollovers Reach New Heights
More U.S. households are moving investable assets, with rollovers reaching an estimated $1 trillion in 2025, according to research firm Hearts & Wallets.Its recent market intelligence report, “Money...
Appropriations Committee Fiscal 2026 Bill Leaves EBSA Funding Untouched
Despite previous proposed cuts, under the latest version, the agency would receive the same funding as last year.
Advisory M&A News – 1/21/2026
Prime Capital acquires Bradshaw Rogers Financial Partners; Modern Wealth adds $300M New York team; Choreo agrees to buy assets of Northeast Financial and Herbein Financial; and more.