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Judge Significantly Pares Down Claims in ERISA Excessive Fee Suit
Some claims against Konica Minolta and its 401(k) committee were moved forward but all claims against the company’s board were dismissed.
Adviser Op-Ed: The Merits of a Retirement and Benefits Task Force
A case for why retirement plan advisers and employee benefits professionals should join forces to meet workers’ financial health needs and solve complex health-wealth issues.
New WIPN Research Compares ‘Advocates’ and ‘Mentors’
Mentors are like gurus—they are critical sources of information and inspiration—but the group says a true workplace ‘advocate’ can do a lot more to help people from underrepresented...
Talking Digital Advice Trends With Morningstar and DFA
Morningstar Investment Management’s head of digital advice outlines his firm’s expanding collaboration with Dimensional Fund Advisors—the goal of which is to deliver a more customizable managed account service...
DCIO Execs Talk ‘Battle-Tested’ Investment Process
TIPs, emerging market equities and commodity-oriented investments are seen as safe hedges right now.
Alegeus Announces Launch of New HSA Solution
Its features include fractional trading up to eight decimal points, auto-rebalancing and real-time account opening and trading.
Advisers Who Successfully Serve the LGBTQ Community
Retirement plan experts say people in this market are in need of advisers who are attuned to and understand their needs.
When ‘Eating Your Own Cooking’ Becomes Self-Dealing
One conclusion that can be drawn from the rash of self-dealing lawsuits filed in the retirement plan services industry is that providers must be just as diligent as...
The Why Behind Moneta’s Self-Funded Trust Company
The leadership team at Moneta says the firm’s recent launch of its own trust company fortifies its independence and commitment to helping clients transfer their wealth from one...
Gen X Participants Are Even More ‘Sandwiched’ After COVID-19
However, there are several helpful actions and concepts that advisers can bring to the table.
How to Prevent Retirement Plan Leakage
Educating participants about the importance of remaining committed to retirement savings and of the value of consolidating accounts is a good place to start, experts say.
Retirement Industry People Moves
LifeYield appoints Merrill Lynch executive; Edelman Financial Engines acquires Viridian Advisors; Alerus selects retirement sales consultant; and more.
Judge Moves Forward Wells Fargo 401(k) Self-Dealing Suit
The suit alleges that defendants used the plan to increase their own revenue and seed new funds.
Record Balances: DC Plan System Continues to Thrive
Fresh data shared this week by Principal and Fidelity shows defined contribution retirement plan balances have—yet again—reached record highs, but the data underscores the need to improve access...
Next-Generation Retirement Plans Will Deliver Customized Retirement Income Solutions
PGIM says evolving technology will enable plan sponsors and advisers to deliver on this promise.
How Advisers Can Play a Role in Serving Gig Workers
This part of the workforce needs holistic advice on employee benefits and help understanding basic finances. Sources agree the industry will have to evolve to effectively serve this...
The Inside Take: Ascensus CEO on GIC, Stone Point Acquisition
Ascensus CEO David Musto says the goal of the deal is not for his firm to radically shift its strategy or change its approach to doing business; instead,...
The Different Approaches to Expanding Retirement Plan Access
Already, state-run plans, PEPs and moves to expand access to SIMPLE plans are making a difference, experts say.
9th Circuit Affirms Stock Drop Dismissal Involving Edison Execs
The ruling makes the 9th Circuit the latest appeals court to side against plaintiffs in stock drop litigation, once again showing the impact of tough pleading standards set...