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Advisory M&A News – 8/12/24
Cetera’s TRPG acquires $180M advisory; Carson Group adds Texas-based advisory to network; Equita Financial adds 3 women-owned firms to advisory platform.
Russell Investments Promotes Ayesha Parra to Global Head of Alternatives
Parra will oversee the firm’s business strategy for its alternatives platform.
Pension Funding in July Mostly Flat, With Some Dips
Equities bolstered corporate pension funds for the most part last month, offsetting a decline in discount rates.
CITs ‘Inch Past’ Mutual Funds to Become Lead Target-Date Investment Vehicle
June 2024 data from Morningstar show collective investment trust target-dates make up about 50.5% of TDF assets.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 8/12/24
Prime Capital Financial appoints new regional wealth management lead; CFP Board names new managing director; John Hancock adds 2 trustees to its funds board.
DOL to Launch Revamped Federal Benefits Website
The department is ‘centralizing’ government benefits such as Social Security and disaster relief at USA.gov.
Vestwell Takes ‘Rainy Day’ Savings Literally
The digital recordkeeper has a new tax-deferred savings program that makes automatic contributions dependent on when it rains in the saver’s neighborhood.
Product & Service Launches – 8/8/24
Vontobel brings new actively managed mutual fund to US; Voya adds stable value fund with Great Gray Trust; and Fidelity brings new tech stack offering to midsized wealth...
Hub Acquires California-Based 401(k) Advisory
The aggregator bought the assets of Christopher Clark’s 401(k) advisory, with Clark joining a Hub private wealth office in California.
Judge Dismisses 401(k) Excessive Fee Allegations Against Tyson Foods
Judge rules for Tyson in employee lawsuit alleging the company overcharged participants for bundled recordkeeper fees and failing to solicit competitive bids.
Prime Pensions Acquires Pennsylvania-Based TPA, Adds 350 Plans
The addition comes after Prime Pensions received PE backing from Lightyear Capital earlier this year.
Alight CEO Plans to Step Down After Firm Appoints Successor
Alight announced that Stephan Scholl will continue as CEO and director until a replacement is confirmed.
Lawsuit Alleges TIAA, Morningstar, Pushed Participants Into Proprietary Annuities
A proposed class action complaint filed by law firm Schlichter Bogard claims TIAA’s strategy steered participants to its own retirement investment offerings.
Lincoln Adds to In-Plan Retirement Income Offerings
A new guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit can be offered through a managed account and is part of a diversified fund.
M&A Activity Among RIAs Remains Strong in Q2
2024 is on track to top last year for dealmaking as firms address succession planning and need for scale.
11th Circuit Appeals Court Rules With Home Depot on 401(k) Fee Suit
The court agreed with the district court decision that workers' "damages claims fail."
Senate Committee Passes Bill That Would Boost EBSA Funding
The bill differs from a recent House Appropriations Committee proposed budget that would cut funding for the Employee Benefits Security Administration.
401(k) Trading Hit Four-Year High on Monday
A market dip to start the week saw more 401(k) trades toward safe assets than had been seen since the March 2020 onset of the pandemic, according to...
Market Sell-Off Highlights Need for Ongoing Participant Education
Advisers say a quiet client response to the market drop is a good example of how regular education helps participants and plan sponsors.
NFP Hires Adviser Calvelli to Retirement Group
Deana Calvelli will report to Joel Shapiro, head of retirement at Aon’s NFP.