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DOL Extends Time for SECURE 2.0 Reporting, Disclosure Comments
The DOL’s EBSA will take public comments for an additional 30 days.
Alera Group Leaning Into Small Market, Startup Plan Creation
The retirement advisory announced enhancements to its PEP with the Standard, along with a small market partnership with Vestwell and Franklin Templeton.
Merrill Advisers Offering BofA Clients Retirement Income Management
Bank of America’s Merrill division announced income-focused portfolios for retirees using tactics including “stable income” investing and recurring distributions.
Product and Service Launches – 3/21/24
Nuveen distributes annuity to empower DC plans; Navia partnership launches custom 401(k) plans; Harford Funds expands ETFs; and more.
What Market Abuses Are DOL’s Fiduciary Proposal Supposed to Prevent?
Supporters of the proposal say regulations are essential to protect retirement savers from conflicted advice.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 3/15/24
Definiti appoints Andreski CEO, adds sales and ERISA leadership; Morgan Stanley taps AI division head; MFS Names Alison O’Neill as CIO; and more.
Product & Service Launches – 3/14/24
Cetera-affiliated advisers get Bitcion ETF policy guidance; Nationwide offering Morningstar AMAs; OneAmerica launches TDF series of CITs; and more.
Nepsis Expands Retirement Plan Division With Retirement Plan Specialist Add
Trenton Hazen will bring retirement plan expertise to the advisory.
The Standard Adds Personalized Managed Account Solution
The offering comes via partnership with Stadion Money Management and includes the option of an adviser-managed account setup.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 3/8/24
Alerus adds retirement sales consultant; Voya hires sales director; PSC retirement gets new CEO with PE deal; and more.
Morgan Stanley Heads to Market With New Participant Education Program
The firm’s Graystone Consulting group and institutional retirement advisers are pitching plan sponsors on a revamped financial education program with local capabilities.
FlexPATH, Wood Group Beat TDF-Selection-Based Lawsuit
A 401(k) complaint alleging fiduciary imprudence was rebutted in a 70-page review of the committee’s selection and review process.
Hub Launches Retirement Select PEP
The new PEP is designed for clients with fewer than 100 employees.
Product Partnerships – 2/21/24
Morningstar Wealth announces addition of SMAs; Orion expands access to Clark Capital’s Navigator Total Wealth Strategies; SUBSCRIBE adds T. Rowe Price and Oak Hill Advisors to client roster.
Encore Fiduciary Finds Inaccurate Fee Benchmarking in 401(k) Litigation
Fiduciary expert says the plaintiffs’ use of Form 5500s to measure fees creates erroneous comparisons, and he recommends its new study for large plan fiduciary defense.
EBSA Recovered $1.4B in Retirement, Health Benefits in ’23
Head Lisa Gomez points to education and outreach growth as important outcomes, along with recovered funds and relief.
Inspira Simplifies Structure, Targets More Holistic Market Approach
Inspira Financial, formerly Millennium Trust, will be doing outreach to plan advisers with a more streamlined structure, executives say.
Aon Notes ‘Terrific Opportunities’ for M&A
Company sees strong M&A pipeline on the heels of announcing its NFP acquisition.
Empower Hires Dave Gray for New Enterprise Solutions Role
The former Fidelity workplace products head will work across the company on platform and partnership enhancements.
Retirement, Wealth Expected to Continue Convergence in 2024
Advisory Marsh McLennan Agency and consultancy EY foresee a further push toward financial advisers seeking to engage with workplace retirement savers.