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Products October 12th, 2018

AARP Launches Social Security Resource Center

The new website is designed to be a one-stop place for investors and retirees to have their Social Security retirement questions answered, including when to claim.

Compliance October 11th, 2018

Social Security Benefits to Increase 2.8% in 2019

This is in keeping with a rise in the DOL’s Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W).

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
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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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Viability

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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

MARKET MIRROR

Friday, the Dow lost 227.57 points (0.78%) to finish at 28,992.41, the NASDAQ closed 174.38 points (1.79%) lower at 9,576.59, and the S&P 500 decreased 35.48 points (1.05%) to 3,337.75. The Russell 2000 was down 17.46 points (1.03%) at 1,678.61, and the Wilshire 5000 fell 368.36 points (1.07%) to 34,066.30.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note increased 26/32, bringing its yield down to 1.470%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond climbed 32/32, decreasing its yield to 1.917%.

For the week ending February 21, the Dow lost 1.38%, the NASDAQ fell 1.59%, and the S&P 500 finished 1.25% lower. The Russell 2000 was down 0.53%, and the Wilshire 5000 decreased 1.05%.

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