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Deals & People February 4th, 2019

Teachable Moments from Bill Gross’ Run as the ‘Bond King’

Bill Gross’ reign as the “Bond King” offers a chance to reflect on the benefits and challenges firms face when they have superstar employees.

Investing September 19th, 2018

Institutions Turn to ETFs for Bond Market Liquidity

Diminished liquidity in global bond markets is fueling demand for fixed income exchange-traded funds.

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Market Practice Innovation: Increased Efficiency and Impact in The Small Market

An excerpt from Ascensus President, David Musto's Keynote at PLANADVISER National Conference 2018

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The Rapid Evolution and Retirement Needs of American Small Business

An excerpt from Ascensus President, David Musto's Keynote at PLANADVISER National Conference 2018

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ESG Investing

An Interview with Jamie Bentley, SVP & National Retirement Sales Manager at PIMCO

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Women & Investing

An Interview with Jamie Bentley, SVP & National Retirement Sales Manager at PIMCO

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Map My Benefits

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Balance Between Great Plans and Cost of Plans

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The HSA Opportunity: What Advisors Should Know

An interview with Steve Christenson, EVP at Ascensus

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Discipline and Consistency: The Case for Staying Invested for the Long Term

An interview with Kathleen Beichert, Head of Retirement, OppenheimerFunds

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HSA Myths and Misconceptions

An interview with Steve Christenson, EVP at Ascensus

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How to Invest in a Health Savings Account

An interview with Ryan Tiernan, Vice President of National Accounts at American Funds

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The Advisor’s Role – Defining Value in a Dynamic Market

An Interview with Bill Harmon, President of Retirement Corporate Markets, Voya Financial

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Challenges for the Modern Adviser

An interview with David Musto, President, and Bob Guillocheau, Chairman & CEO at Ascensus.

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Industry Trends – Consolidation, Technology and Client Solutions

An Interview with Bill Harmon, President of Retirement Corporate Markets, Voya Financial

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Health Savings Accounts: The Advisor Opportunity

An interview with Ryan Tiernan, Vice President of National Accounts at American Funds

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Who Should Use a Health Savings Account?

An interview with Ryan Tiernan, Vice President of National Accounts at American Funds

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MARKET MIRROR

Tuesday, the Dow fell by 222.19 points (0.80%) to 27,463.19, the NASDAQ rose by 72.41 points (0.64%) to reach 11,431.35, and the S&P 500 eked downward by 10.29 points (0.30%) to 3,390.68. The Russell 2000 gave up 14.50 points (0.90%) for a 1,590.71 close, and the Wilshire 5000 was also down, by 90.51 points (0.26%) for a 36,033.06 finish. The price of the 10-year Treasury note was up by 3/32, lowering its yield to 0.777%, and the price of the 30-year Treasury bond was up by 30/32, lowering its yield to 1.562%.

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An ERISA Attorney’s Views on Target-Date Fund Selection Brad Campbell opines on how ERISA protects fiduciaries—if they document their decisions the right way.
Balanced retirement portfolios, no matter the balance of power. Perspectives on electing high-yield bonds and other non-core assets.
The Forgotten Participant Examining defined contribution participant investing behaviors and decision-making
Millennial Myths & Realities Strategies for Strengthening and Expanding Client Relationships