
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans Increasingly Include Noncompete Clauses
Employers are leveraging NQDCs for retention use at increasing rates, with 30% having a noncompete provision.

Investment Advisers Seek Talent Amid Staff Shortage
Investment advisers are prioritizing talent acquisition and retention due to client growth and strong business performance, according to Charles Schwab.

Sharp Year-End Decrease In Bonuses Expected for Financial Sector
In the financial services sector, base salaries increase 4% to 5% for the second straight year in 2022, while bonuses are set to fall amid volatile markets, according to Johnson Associates.

Talent Management Trends
Compensation Definition and Plan Docs at Heart of ConAgra ERISA Lawsuit
The complaint stems from defendants’ alleged refusal to pay post-termination benefits to the plaintiff—and a sizable similarly situated class of would-be beneficiaries—pursuant to terms and definitions in plan documents.
PANC 2018: DOL Audits of Retirement Plan Advisers
The DOL wants to ensure that retirement plan advisers are delivering on all services listed in their contracts with retirement plan sponsors.
2017 PLANADVISER National Conference Polling Insights

Enough With Falling Fees
Mesirow Financial Launches Level Compensation Platform
The firm will provide 3(21) and 3(28) services through a tech-focused solution.
A Closer Look at the BICE
Average Age of Advisers Ticks Down
LPL Retirement Leader Departure Reflects an Evolving Adviser Industry
Nationwide Rolls Out Fiduciary Rule Compliance Tools
Nationwide’s new DOL website will offer retirement plan advisers a suite of tools to help them navigate an evolving regulatory space.