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2022 RPAY – Eduardo Gimenez, Raffa Financial Services, a division of HUB International
Business at a Glance as of 12/31/21How many plan assets do you have under advisement? $1.2 billionWhat is your median plan size (in assets)? Approximately $9 millionHow many...
Retirement Industry People Moves
HUB International acquires 401(k) Advisors; Creative Planning acquires Resource Management; GW&K Investment Management names new partner; and more.
Court Allows Nationwide ERISA Suit to Proceed
The complaint says the defendants failed to negotiate contractual terms for the firm’s 401(k) plan’s guaranteed investment fund that were comparable to the terms they negotiated on behalf of...
Retirement Industry People Moves
SageView Advisory Group adds new head of wealth management; Transamerica names new president of individual solutions; Robeco appoints head of alternative alpha research; and more.
Most Individuals Not Considering Social Security’s Part in Retirement Income
Study findings suggest that communicating about Social Security’s online portal could improve retirement preparedness, especially for low-income employees.
All CITs Are Not Created Equal From the Fiduciary Perspective
The burgeoning collective investment trust marketplace is creating new opportunities for retirement plan investors and trust companies alike—as well as new due diligence requirements for fiduciaries.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Pershing and Pacific Life make fee-only annuities available to RIAs; ISS ESG launches labels and standards solutions; Xtrackers by DWS launches ETF with exposure to high-yield corporate bonds;...
Retirement Industry People Moves
NFP announces integration of Lenox Wealth Advisors with Wealthspire Advisors; AIG Retirement Services appoints market strategy and business development Leader; OneAmerica bolsters health care sector team with new...
Retirement Industry People Moves
NFP realigns its Northeast region leadership; SageView announces $900 million acquisition; MSCI announces senior leadership changes; and more.
Retirement Industry People Moves
OneDigital acquires Gouldin & McCarthy; Kingswood U.S. adds seven financial advisers; Mercer Advisors acquires Cordasco Financial Network; and more.
Judge Dismisses Most Claims in Intel ERISA Lawsuit
The new ruling, filed in favor of the defendants, is just the latest action in what has been a long-running series of complaints and cross motions involving Intel’s...
GAO Says SEC’s FINRA Oversight Lacks Sufficient Formality
A new report from the Government Accountability Office suggests the SEC’s performance metrics for FINRA do not measure progress in achieving a specific mission or set appropriate targets...
Compliance News
Legislative and Judicial Actions
The DOL gives advisers a ‘grace month’ to comply with impartial conduct standards; the IRS ups the contribution limit by $1,000 for many DC plans next year; new...
Groups Suggest DOL Take Certain Language Out of Proposed ESG Rule
While expressing support for the rule, they say removing specific references to ESG factors will help fiduciaries understand they are not required to consider them in their investment...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Portfolio Evaluations adds senior fiduciary consultant; Voya Investment Management to acquire Tygh Capital Management; and Alan Biller and Associates makes key promotions.
SEC Actions Underscore Adviser Risks, Responsibilities
The securities market regulator is keeping a close eye on registered investment advisers, especially when it comes to their provision of digital advisory services and the accurate assessment...
Kroger Faces ERISA Recordkeeping Fee Lawsuit
Fiduciaries of the grocery chain’s 401(k) plan are accused of allowing unreasonably high fees for recordkeeping services and failing to disclose to plan participants fees associated with the...
Expect the SEC To Get Tougher on Advisers, Advocate for Retirement Savers
The change in agency leadership has driven a clear change in focus and a new sense of urgency to act on key issues, some longstanding and others just...
Fidelity Program Aims to Facilitate Easier Wealth Transitions
Fewer than four in 10 advisers say they have a successful track record of partnering with their clients’ children or spouses on successful wealth transitions, meaning the stability...
Compliance News
Legislative and Judicial Actions
The SEC returns to cybersecurity enforcement pledge; Form 5500 revisions; revenue-sharing disclosure failures result in SEC action; and more.