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Nuveen CEO Minaya Steps Down, President Huffman Takes Role
William Huffman will take the CEO role for TIAA’s investment management division.
Strategic Retirement Partners Launching PEP With Alerus
The advisory’s second pooled employer plan will include a default iJoin managed account and has plans for a TIAA/Nuveen retirement income investment.
Voya Financial and SecureSave to Offer Emergency Savings Program to Workplace Clients
The tool is available out-of-plan to Voya’s Workplace Solutions clients.
Institutional Plan Consultants: Nearly 90% of Clients Want Income Solutions
PIMCO’s survey of DC plan consultants noted clients seeking a suite of both non-guaranteed and guaranteed income options.
Why Aren’t Participants Using Financial Wellness Programs?
Cerulli found that most financial wellness solutions are used at a rate of under 20%, with muddled communication and definition of services potentially crimping uptake.
The ‘Rothification’ of Retirement Plans: Opportunity and Complexity
In-plan Roth contributions have been available for over 20 years, but recent retirement legislation will increase both their use and implementation complications, Groom Law’s David Kaleda explains.
Marsh McLennan’s Mercer to Acquire UK-based Retirement Plan Consultant
Mercer parent Marsh McLennan will expand its international retirement footprint with purchase of Cardano.
Should the CPI-E Be Used for Social Security?
Using the consumer price index for the elderly for cost-of-living adjustments would likely result in higher Social Security benefits.
Funded Status of U.S. Corporate Pension Plans Continues to Improve in May
Funded status improvement continues for fifth consecutive month, though in contrast to April, strong equity markets bolstered a decline in fixed income, firms report.
Legislation to Improve Health Billing Transparency Endorsed by ERISA Industry Committee
The two acts would require more disclosures from providers to payers.
Advisory M&A News – 6/10/24
Blue Ridge Associates acquires Tax Sheltered Corporation; Generational Wealth Partners returns to Ameriprise Financial; Kin Wealth joins Commonwealth; and more.
Additional Services Key for RIA Growth Plans
Financial advisers’ growth plans include additional client services such as multi-generational planning, college saving and 401(k) asset management and plan startups, according Schwab.
Cetera Hires Jerry Patterson to Lead Retirement, Annuity Push
Firm taps Fidelity’s life insurance president to bolster retirement, life insurance and annuity offerings to its network of over 10,000 financial advisers.
Vetting of QDIAs Is Crucial as Options Proliferate
Fiduciaries must have a strong process to determine the best qualified default investment alternative for their plan’s participants, said a panel at the PLANSPONSOR National Conference.
AT&T Files Motion to Dismiss Lawsuits Related to Athene Deal
The telecommunications firm says allegations of fiduciary breach are misplaced and should sit with its independent fiduciary SSGA.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 6/7/24
CFP Board appoints managing directors; Royal Bank taps Sanya as CEO of U.S. asset management; Aon names Reese CFO; and more.
What to Know About Qualified Student Loan Payment Matching
While the IRS has provided guidance on the new provision, there is still clarification needed, according to an expert.
Methods of Addressing Saving Inequity
Panelists at the PLANSPONSOR National Conference discuss how participant data paired with plan design can help address saving disparities in the workforce.
ADP Finds Inflation Driving Worker Wage Expectations
Cost-of-living increases and strengthening economies have driven worker demand for higher wages in the U.S. and across the globe, a new report finds.
Product & Service Launches – 6/6/24
Vestwell, J.P. Morgan offer partnered small plan 401(k) program to financial advisers; Mercer Advisors launches private market investing access to individual cilents; Vanguard shifts an investment adviser on...