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Investing March 27th, 2020

Coronavirus News for Plan Advisers

Focused analysis of market movements, business challenges and legislative and regulatory actions.

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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 915.39 points (4.06%) to finish at 21,636.78, the NASDAQ closed 295.16 points (3.79%) lower at 7,502.38, and the S&P 500 decreased 88.60 points (3.37%) to 2,541.47. The Russell 2000 was down 48.33 points (4.09%) at 1,131.99, and the Wilshire 5000 fell 885.01 points (3.35%) to 25,500.40.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note increased 1 6/32, bringing its yield down to 0.688%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond climbed 4 29/32, decreasing its yield to 1.260%.

For the week ending March 27, the Dow gained 12.84%, the NASDAQ was up 9.05%, and the S&P 500 increased 10.26%. The Russell 2000 gained 11.63%, and the Wilshire 5000 finished 10.48% higher.

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