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Stanford Center for Longevity Proposes New Strategy for Retirement Income
While the researchers say advisers may need to modify their business models slightly, the strategy uses existing resources and capabilities plan sponsors and providers have.
Investment Products and Services Launches
TD Ameritrade Announces Alternative Solution for Portfolio Management; American Century Releases First ETFs; Putnam Reveals Two ESG Fund Offerings; and more.
Millennial Investors Want Perks and ESG Investing
A new Spectrem study reveals that almost a third of Millennial investors want their financial adviser to “reward them with gifts or other favors” in exchange for their...
NYC Public Pension ESG Investing Debate Renews a Fight Familiar to Some
Recent criticism of public pensions’ sizable push into ESG investing echoes valid concerns voiced in the past—but the ecosystem of environmental, social and governance investing has matured in...
Securities America Frees Advisers to Text Clients
Texting is becoming the public’s communication channel of choice, the firm says, but the common communication pathway presents regulatory and practical challenges in the independent adviser context.
Participants Need Education Before Setting a Retirement Draw Down Strategy
Education about how much income is needed, what expenses to expect and how to create an income stream are important, retirement industry experts say.
New Plaintiff Adds Claims to University of Chicago 403(b) Suit
While a federal district judge had dismissed some claims last fall, the introduction of a new plaintiff in the case adds them back.
Diverse Buyers Capitalize on ‘Fragmented, Dispersed’ RIA Market
Cerulli categorizes consolidator firms into three segments, and “The merits and drawbacks of each segment’s business model will often depend on the adviser’s motivations for affiliating with a...
Pre-Retirees and Retirees Express Concerns Over Retirement Readiness
Most are not currently consulting with a financial professional, but retirees report a moderate amount of interest and pre-retirees a high amount of interest in receiving support and...
Some Millennial Retirement Expectations Unrealistic
One-third say they plan to save $200,000 or less to be comfortable in retirement; they only expect to live to age 81; and very few feel they will...
Checking in With Verizon Pensioners Post Risk Transfer
PLANADVISER interviewed a spokesperson for a large group of Verizon retirees back in 2015, shortly following their defeat in appellate court in a case challenging the merits of...
Clashing Financial Priorities Can Derail Participants
Paying down debt and needing cash for day-to-day expenses are top reasons for decreasing plan contributions this year.
Employer Contributions to 401(k)s Show Steady Increase
Ascensus data shows the number of employers funding employer contributions increased from 53% in 2013 to 81% in 2016, and data gathered from Strategic Insight finds the amount...
Vanderbilt University 403(b) Plans Suit Pared Down
Although a number of claims were dismissed, a federal district court judge felt some claims would be better decided at a later stage.
Consumer Trust in Advisers Shaped By Memberships, Experience
Thirty-five percent of Americans surveyed by Million Dollar Round Table say their trust would increase in financial professionals if they can demonstrate they are active members of industry...
SPARK Publishes RFP Guide Update for Advisers and Clients
Researchers conducted a survey that enabled SPARK to better determine how the RFP Guide is used by advisers and providers today, leading to the new update.
DOL Sues Retirement Plan Fiduciaries for Misusing Plan Assets
A federal district court judge entered a judgment requiring Michael Lewis, former president of Acme Orthotics and Prosthetic Laboratories Inc., to restore $128,535.75 in losses owed to the...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Allianz Hires Director for Marketing of Tools and Services; Colony Enacts Mergers with Bridgewater Wealth and BWA; Three Bell Capital Partners with BPM Advisors; and more.
Executive Makes Predictions for Workplace Financial Wellness Benefits
Purchasing Power's Chief Operating Officer Elizabeth Halkos predicts more employers will offer financial wellness benefits and that the programs will be more holistic, among other things.
PBGC Increases Penalties for Failing to Provide Reports, Disclosures
However, the agency says it is uncommon for it to assess information penalties.