
Financial Education Gap Remains Even as Provider Offerings Improve
Financial illiteracy may be costing the average American $1,819 per year, even as educational guidance and tools are advancing.

Education Options for Alternative Investments Expand

Investment Product and Service Launches
Securian and QPA launch managed account for plan sponsors; ProShares and S&P announce ETF to invest in surging battery metal market; Franklin Templeton teams with experts on free alternative investment education program; and more.

Momentum is Growing to Educate Advisers on Plan Options for Lifetime Income

Expert Panel: Today’s Retirement Plan Advisories Require Specialization
An evolving small business market, increased regulation, and shifts in client needs all lead to more specialized retirement plan advisement, according to a panel held by American College.
Understanding Investor’s Evolving Concerns
Investors are less confident making decisions on their own, but most see positive change when they receive help from an adviser, according to data from Principal.
Hub FinPath Solution Seeks to Boost Employee Resilience
The new financial wellness solution aims to help employers round out the benefits programs they use to attract, retain and engage workers.

The Future of Work in the Investment Industry
The CFA Institute’s recent report examines leading trends and explores the future of work in the investment industry.

Education Level Impacts Americans’ Return to Work
According to the EBRI, workers with lower educational levels have seen more job losses that have continued through the pandemic, while those with college degrees have seen their participation in the labor force increase.
Financial Literacy Commission Eyes Climate Change and Crypto Scams
During a recent hearing, members of the commission discussed the interplay of climate change, crypto assets and the financial wellness of everyday Americans—pledging to take coordinated actions to address a complex web of emerging risks.

Virtual Adviser Meetings: Here To Stay or Soon To Go?
The Role of Pro Bono Services
Business Owners Are More Confident With Adviser Collaboration
Nonetheless, economic uncertainty and market volatility continue to be top concerns when it comes to business owners achieving their financial goals.
Nonmedical Benefits Shine as ‘Great Quit’ Intensifies
Younger employees who have recently left their jobs say they are seeking employers that genuinely care about their well-being, as demonstrated by the benefits and wages they deliver to their staff.
The Role of Pro Bono Services in Financial Advisers’ Practices
New Benartzi Paper Dissects Narrow Framing Phenomenon
Would you accept a bet in which you win $200 if a coin lands on heads and lose $100 if it lands on tails? What if you could play twice?

How to Optimize Connections
The Many Barriers to Financial Advice and Confidence
New Allianz Life research analyzes the significant gaps in access to financial services found among different demographic groups in the United States.
Firm Launches TPA Focused on Public Plans
It plans to offer a centrally managed platform for education and participant support.
