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Cash-Out Concerns Ahead of Tax Season
Workers in the U.S. still have plenty of time to file their 2021 taxes with the IRS, but advisers can take steps now to remind their clients of...
Employees More Concerned About Immediate, Rather Than Future, Financial Needs
However, a survey suggests engagement with financial wellness programs boosts retirement confidence.
New York State Fines Pacific Life for PRT Violations
The company was penalized for violating state law by conducting an unlicensed insurance business.
2022 M&A Action Picks Up Steam With Latest NFP Acquisition
The firm says its acquisition of Improved Funding Techniques Inc. expands its retirement footprint in the Northeast.
Increasing Exposures to Private Equity Boosts Retirement Security
EBRI research shows the impacts on participants’ retirement security of replacing TDF equity exposures with private equity allocations for participants who have access to a plan and invest...
DB Plans Should Invest to Achieve Set Objectives in 2022
Protecting funded status, addressing inflation risk, adding value, and more are among suggestions from consultants and asset managers.
Informational Copies of 2021 Form 5500 Published by DOL
In addition to the Form 5500 informational copies, the IRS has also released the 2021 Form 5500-EZ and related instructions.
The Year in Top PLANADVISER News
From continued coverage of the CARES Act and government stimulus bills to the machinations surrounding the DOL’s fiduciary regulations, some key topics gained outsized attention from readers this...
SEC Charges Underscore Importance of Digital Communication Management
J.P. Morgan Securities has agreed to pay $125 million to resolve what the SEC calls ‘longstanding failures by the firm and its employees’ to maintain and preserve certain...
PRTs and In-Plan Annuities Among Top 2022 Trends to Watch
The past two years have been challenging for institutional investors, but they have also brought about opportunities to address some long-term financial challenges.
Birdthistle Takes Helm at SEC Division of Investment Management
SEC Chair Gary Gensler says he looks forward to working closely with William Birdthistle, an at-times harsh critic of the mutual fund industry, to plan and execute a...
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...
SPACS, the Advisory Business and M&A Trends
Adam Dooley talks with PLANADVISER about the company he wants to buy with his new special purpose acquisition company, which he says should be focused on investment adviser...
Dissecting a ‘Historically Tight’ Labor Market
New capital markets research from Wilmington Trust assesses a trend seen in the global economy, where the number of job openings far outpaces the number of available workers,...
Practice Management | Succession Planning
Future Faces
What to consider when creating a succession plan.
Practice Management | Culture
A Workforce in Flux
Adviser and client retention strategies in light of The Great Resignation.
Trends
The Role of Pro Bono Services
Advisers working gratis for the underserved help get them on track.
Cover Story
A Shift in the Tech Landscape
The pandemic forces advisers to rethink their business models and integrate technology.