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DOL Asks Plan Administrators to Provide Participant Data for Lost and Found
The missing participant database requires plans to voluntarily turn over participant data to the DOL.
PEP Pros and Cons
A panel of advisers and providers who use PEPs discuss the benefits and potential pitfalls for clients and advisory firms.
Intellicents’ Budd On Financial Planning As the Next Workplace Benefit
Intellicents’ recently named retirement services president, Brandon Budd, says the firm is focused on low-cost, participant financial planning services as a key differentiator.
DEI Efforts Help Industry Serve Shifting Demographics, Client Needs
Experts say diverse teams can help improve client service and business needs.
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.
Product & Service Launches – 3/7/24
Orion, DPL partner on annuities marketplace for advisers; Morgan Stanley launches private markets transaction desk; Just Futures announces 'values-driven' 401(k) and 403(b) plan offerings; and more.
More Than 21.9M People Will Qualify for Saver’s Match, EBRI Says
The Saver’s Match will replace the Saver’s Credit in 2027, making it a direct government matching contribution into an IRA or eligible retirement plan.
401(k) World: DCIO Managers Adjust to Fee Pressures
The fourth story in this PLANADVISER In-Depth series considers how the rise of CITs and passive options have changed retirement investing.
Employee Well-Being Differs Significantly by Demographic
Gender, race, income and age all shape the well-being of employees and should be taken into account when designing workplace benefit plans, according to Buck.
401(k) World: Retirement Plan and Wealth Advisement
The second story in PLANADVISER In-Depth’s series on the 401(k) market considers the convergence of retirement planning and wealth management—a trend whose outcome is far from written.
It’s Time We Stopped Evaluating Managed Accounts From 2006
iJoin’s CEO discusses the evolution and current state of managed accounts.
Smaller Accounts, Insurance Product Impact Debated at Hearing on Fiduciary Proposal
Witnesses called to testify at a House hearing disputed whether small balances would still be served under the retirement security proposal and whether annuities are more stringently regulated.
Ascensus Restructures Retirement Business and Its Leadership Team
The recordkeeper with a large presence in small businesses and PEPs moves into four business segments.
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.
Vanguard Targets ‘Max Savers’ With New Financial Wellness Tool
The firm’s Retirement Savings Maximizer provides guidance toward additional tax-advantaged options if a saver is projected to hit the maximum elective deferrals in their defined contribution plans.
Concerns About Scope 3 Disclosure Continue to Haunt SEC Climate Disclosure Proposal
A House subcommittee hearing resulted in significant opposition from agricultural interests.
401(k) Litigation Continues At ‘Fever Pitch’
Euclid Fiduciary’s litigation summary shows a dip in lawsuits in 2023, but signs of an uptick this year.
Advisory M&A News – 1/8/24
Hub International acquires BLS Wealth Management and Gottschling advisories; Mercer Advisors adds Transitions Wealth Management; HANYS Benefit Services rebrands as TruePlan.
Market Watchers See Return to ‘Normal’ in ’24
Retirement savings portfolios may see less volatility next year, according to Bank of America, Goldman, LPL and Vanguard.
SECURE 2.0 Provisions Advisers Need to Know in 2024
Groom Law Group, Chartered, compares current retirement provisions with new ones that take effect in 2024.