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Investing August 22nd, 2018

Argument for Less SMA Use by DB Plan Sponsors

Vanguard research questions whether the risk-matching precision of SMAs is worth the cost and complexity.

Products May 31st, 2018

Investment Products and Services Launches

MassMutual Introduces New TDFs; J.P. Morgan Updates TDF Selection Tool; and Krane Funds Advisors Creates CIT for Retirement Plans.

Compliance April 20th, 2018

401(k) Plan Participants Challenge Principal’s Management of TDFs

The lawsuit alleges Principal used proprietary investment vehicles, rather than other investment vehicles, and share classes with higher fees for the underlying TDF investments, to produce more income for itself and its subsidiaries.

Products March 1st, 2018

Investment Products and Services Launches

Wilmington Trust to Support Franklin Templeton CITs; Ryan Labs Releases Strategy for Corporate and Public Pensions; and TriLine Issues Energy-Related ETF.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
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Expanding Fixed Income Options in Plan Menus

An Interview with Kathleen Beichert, Head of Retirement, OppenheimerFunds

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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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What's Driving the Growth of Semi-Custom TDFs?

An Interview with Kathleen Beichert, Head of Retirement, OppenheimerFunds

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Ascensus Outlook and Growth Strategy

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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HSA Myths and Misconceptions

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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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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Who Should Use a Health Savings Account?

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

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The HSA Opportunity: What Advisors Should Know

An interview with Steve Christenson, EVP at Ascensus

Two Key Themes for DC Plans
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MARKET MIRROR

Friday, the Dow closed 86.52 points (0.32%) higher at 26,743.50, the NASDAQ fell by 42.38 points (0.51%) to close at 7,986.96, and the S&P 500 lost 1.08 points (0.04%) to finish at 2,929.67. The Russell 2000 lost 7.87 points (0.46%) to finish at 1,712.32, and the Wilshire 5000 dropped by 38.29 points (0.13%) to end at 30,424.00. The price of the 10-year Treasury bond remained flat, with its yield staying at 3.064%, and the price of the 30-year Treasury bond fell by 3/32, increasing its yield to 3.202%. WEEK’S WORTH: For the week ending September 21, the Dow increased by 2.25%, the NASDAQ fell by 0.28%, and the S&P 500 rose by 0.84%. The Russell 2000 dropped by 0.54%, and the Wilshire 5000 rose by 4.29%.

Industry White Papers

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