Tag: digital evolution

Products September 10th, 2018

401k Plans Offers Digital App for Small Business Advisers

The platform aims to process plan transactions from reputable, timely providers.

Data & Research December 5th, 2017

Tracing the Evolution of Financial Firms’ Home Page Design

Initially more of an advertising vehicle, a company web page today may be a graphically vivid entrée to valuable information.

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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 closed 360.91 points (1.69%) lower at 21,052.53, the NASDAQ decreased 114.23 points (1.53%) to 7,373.08, and the S&P 500 was down 38.25 points (1.51%) at 2,488.65. The Russell 2000 fell 33.76 points (3.11%) to 1,052.05, and the Wilshire 5000 lost 462.99 points (1.84%) to finish at 24,736.65.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was down 1/32, increasing its yield to 0.603%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond increased 28/32, bringing its yield down to 1.224%.

For the week ending April 3, the Dow finished 2.70% lower, the NASDAQ was down 1.72%, and the S&P 500 decreased 2.08%. The Russell 2000 fell 7.06%, and the Wilshire 5000 lost 3.00%.

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