One-Fourth of Sponsors Lack IPS
In a recent survey by Cowden Associates, 25% of defined contribution plan sponsors reported not having an investment policy statement (IPS).
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The Young and Restless
How retirement plan advisers can better reach a young, transient workforce
investment-oriented
A Calculated Risk
Risk-based funds remain popular on plan menus. Why some plans pick them, and how some advisers benchmark them
trendspotting
Fee Country
A study by research firm Strategic Insight says that advice in the mutual fund business increasingly is provided through fee-based accounts.
Advice is Value Added
A Cerulli study says the role of financial planning is becoming more important in client relationships.
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Features To Fix the 401(k)
The state of today’s 401(k) participant and what we can do about it
cover story
Reality Check
Five things advisers can do to help participants 50 and older to prepare for a leaner, and likely meaner, retirement
cover story
Reality Check
Five things advisers can do to help participants 50 and older to prepare for a leaner, and likely meaner, retirement
cover story
Reality Check
Five things advisers can do to help participants 50 and older to prepare for a leaner, and likely meaner, retirement
cover story
Reality Check
Five things advisers can do to help participants 50 and older to prepare for a leaner, and likely meaner, retirement
chalk talk
Want Adds
What your client needs is someone to help him understand his fiduciary responsibility
Women Look to Advisers, Internet for Financial Information
Close to three-quarters of women who are very confident about retirement savings have the help of a professional adviser, a study by Prudential says.
Large 401(k) Sponsors Want Expert Advisers
A new Spectrem Group survey of large 401(k) plan sponsors found the sponsors are looking for advisers expert in a particular service and will bring on more than...
regulatory radar
Traps for the Unwary
Advisers need to get to work now to comply with new Form 5500 requirements
servicing strategies
Happy Together
How advisers can measure client satisfaction and why they should