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Advisers Giving Back: Kristi Baker
The plan adviser discusses her work to help create a university-like program for adults with intellectual and development needs.
SEC Fines 12 Firms $63M for Failing to Maintain Proper Electronic Records
The SEC has charged nine investment advisers and three broker/dealers for violations of federal recordkeeping laws.
John Hancock Retirement Announces Partnership With Vestwell
Vestwell will power FutureStep by John Hancock, an open-architecture retirement plan offering.
TDFs With Annuity Options Set to Proliferate
2025 will likely see new entrants offering hybrid annuity TDFs, while existing players will announce more recordkeeper partnerships and asset allocation updates.
Q&A: Seeking a More Perfect TDF
Philip Chao discusses his near-10-year path to creating a personalized target-date fund investment option for plan sponsors.
Transamerica Introduces New Logo
The rebranding campaign is meant to highlight Transamerica’s commitment to middle-income Americans.
Corporate Pension Funding Status Rose in December, Ending Strong in 2024
Pension plans saw improved funding status at the end of 2024, with rising discount rates triggering a decrease in pension liabilities.
Advisory M&A News – 1/13/24
Mariner acquires Cardinal Investment Advisors; Northwestern Mutual and Sixth Street announce partnership; Mercer Advisors adds Edward Vance Investment Management; and more.
IRS, Treasury Release Proposed Regulations on SECURE 2.0 Provisions
The agencies issued guidance on how plan administrators can comply with the Roth catch-up rule that begins in 2026 and, separately, on requirements for auto-enrollment in new plans.
401(k) Excessive Fee Litigation Spiked to ‘Near Record Pace’ in ’24
Encore Fiduciary reported a 35% increase in ERISA excessive fee litigation, in part driven by a surge in plan forfeiture lawsuits.
Court Rules American Airlines Breached Fiduciary Duty in ESG Case
A federal district court in Texas found that American Airlines prioritized ESG investment goals ahead of employees’ financial interests, violating its fiduciary duties under ERISA.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 1/9/25
Cervantes joins Prime Capital Financial; Corebridge Financial welcomes Klane as general counsel; Gallagher adds Helgens as retirement plan consultant.
Jay Kaduson Joins Voya Financial as CEO of Workplace Solutions
Kaduson will report to Heather Lavallee, CEO of Voya Financial.
Retirement Plan Investors Remain Cautious in December Amid Market Volatility
Trading activity stayed subdued last month, with only two above-normal trading days recorded.
Micro-401(k) Plan Market Ripe for Non-Specialist Adviser Growth
The market for 401(k) plans with less than $5 million in assets is poised to hit 1 million plans by the end of the decade, with wealth advisers poised...
Alts Manager Ares Raises $2.3B for Life Insurance and Annuity Division
Ares is seeking to capture demand for retirement solutions through its insurer, Aspida Holdings Ltd.
Product & Service Launches – 1/9/25
Payroll Provider Green Leaf launches cannabis industry 401(k); Ibexis Life & Annuity announces new fixed-index annuity series; AllianzIM brings buffer allocation ETFs to market.
Groups Call On Supreme Court to Uphold Cornell University Decision to Stem Frivolous Lawsuits
The Supreme Court will hear a case to resolve a split among circuit courts on whether a plaintiff must argue that more than a ‘prohibited transaction’ has occurred...
Catching Up With PIMCO’s Personalized Target-Date Funds
The firm continues to pitch its myTDF, a personalized target-date-fund solution in market since 2023, as a way for plan advisers to bring clients a more personalized glide...
DCIIA Announces Executive Committee for 2025-2026
In other news, the Institutional Retirement Income Council named Kreps of Groom Law as chair of its board of directors.