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Nuts & Bolts: How Advisers Can Make the Most of NQDC Plans
Nonqualified deferred compensation plans have gained interest, with 59% of sponsors in an NFP survey saying they deliver greater impact than other executive benefits.
Vanguard Predicts AI-Centered Economy, Steady Inflation in 2026
The US is positioned for a modest 2.25% acceleration in economic growth and 2.6% core inflation, according to Vanguard’s 2026 economic outlook.
House Passes INVEST Act, Brings CITs One Step Closer to 403(b) Plans
The Senate will next vote on the INVEST Act, which includes new safeguards for senior investors and a broadening of the definition of accredited investor.
Advisory Teams Report Higher Growth, Assets Than Solo Practices
Team-based wealth management practices also reported more succession planning than solo practices, according to a Cerulli report.
Senate Committee Debates Social Security Funding Proposal
The Senate HELP Committee also looked at proposals over ESG-oriented investing and early career savings.
Pontera, Fidelity Fight Over Third-Party Access to Plan Data
The fintech company argues that the nation’s largest recordkeeper is overreaching by restricting third-party access to accounts.
Product & Service Launches – 12/11/2025
CAIS Advisors announces sports, media and entertainment fund; Magnifact introduces real-time annuity tracking at Revol One; Cohen & Steers launches 2 new ETFs; and more.
NEPC Names Successor CEO, CIO
Tim McCusker will take the reins from current CEO Michael Manning in January 2027.
Advisory M&A News – 12/10/2025
Creative Planning acquires Marshall Financial Group; Prudential Advisors welcomes Raymond James adviser team; South Carolina firm joins Osaic; and more.
Managed Accounts, TDFs or Both?
Participant engagement and fees are two major factors when considering qualified default investment alternatives.
How Advisers Can Help Clients Deal With Financial Stressors
Personalizing communication and reframing financial issues help advisers reach overwhelmed clients.
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Alvaro Galvis
Thoughts from Alvaro Galvis, with Merrill Lynch.
EBRI: DC Plan Loans Correspond to Health Care Spending
Health expenditures increased by at least 10% the same year in 51% of households in which a retirement plan participant took a plan loan.
Growing Interest in Annuities Matches Sales Records
LIMRA reported a new sales record of $120 billion in the year’s third quarter.
Wealthspire Names 9 Executives
Among the new appointments joining the previously announced CEO and president are Mike Goss and Brad Long of Fiducient Advisors.
Vestwell Acquires Accrue 401k, Adding 30,000 Plans
The deal also adds 350,000 savers to Vestwell’s platform.
Employers Rank Health Care Cost Control as No. 1 Priority
The new top goal bumps talent attraction and retention down to third in an annual Brown & Brown study.
401(k) Forfeiture Case Against Northrup Grumman Dismissed
A federal judge ruled that the company did not breach its fiduciary duties by using 401(k) plan forfeitures to offset contributions, mirroring similar ERISA cases.