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Cross-Testing Plans Can Benefit Older, Highly Paid Employees
Rather than considering contributions, cross-testing focuses on benefits.
The Case for Third-Party RIA Compliance Reviews
Following a sit-down with one SEC commissioner, CEFEX leadership predicts the regulator will propose new requirements for third-party advisory practice reviews before the close of 2016.
RJR Sufficiently Proved Reason for 401(k) Stock Split
A federal court has found that RJR proved a prudent fiduciary would have removed Nabisco stock from its 401(k) plan.
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Trendspotting
A look at the latest concerns and actions among employees, and what they mean for advisers
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The Value of Alts
Alternatives can play a helpful role as interest rates rise and equity markets whipsaw
Problems Clients May Encounter with No Determination Letters
With the IRS planning to end its determination letter program, retirement plan sponsors will need guidance about what to do.
Tips and Next Steps After ‘Montanile’ Decision
ERISA expert discusses the significant implications of the Supreme Court’s decision in Montanile v. Board of Trustees, especially as it pertains to enforcing liens on retirement or health...
DB Clients Should Know About Proposed Accounting Changes
Comments are due to the FASB by April 26.
Investment Product and Service Launches
S&P Dow Jones Indices adds retirement income indexes; Northern Trust Asset Management reveals its next generation of target-date funds; and Beaumont Capital reveals a defensive TDF alternative.
Betterment for Business Goes Live
Betterment for Business already confirmed it would be launching an integrated 401(k) advice and recordkeeping platform back in 2015, but now the service is officially available to employers.
Addressing the High Cost of Maintaining a DB Plan
DB plan sponsors are freezing their plans and changing accounting methods; what can be done about ballooning costs for these plans?
3rd Circuit Reiterates Only Churches Can Establish Church Plans
The court is the first of the appellate courts to rule on recent church plan litigation.
Was 2015 the Year of the Fiduciary?
Did you ever think so much controversy and confusion could be tied into one little word?
When Joining the Advisory Industry Is a Natural Fit
Aspiring certified financial planner explains what can draw Millennials and other untapped but skilled talent pools to the advisory industry.
Investors Brace for a Bumpy Ride
Overall investor optimism is stable, but the retiree outlook is less rosy.
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Don’t Leave Them Stranded
Helping highly compensated employees maximize their retirement saving
Discontent with DOL Proposal Still Simmering
A congressional subcommittee heard testimony on the proposed bipartisan principles that go head to head with the fiduciary proposal.
Talking Industry Trends With SunTrust Solutions Director
Mark Jones worked for some 30 years in the 401(k) industry before retiring from Invesco; now he’s back in the business, helping run employee benefit solutions sales for...
Prudential 2016 Outlook Highlights Market Evolution
Prudential Investment Management experts are focused on an aging global investing population that will continue to dampen economic growth and keep interest rates low globally—rivaling the impact of...
Schwab Exec Discusses Future Initiatives
Dave Gray, a Charles Schwab executive tasked with shaping and managing client experience, tells PLANADVISER technology development and integration will be a top theme in 2016.