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Investing August 12th, 2019

Despite Volatility, July Was a Slow Trading Month for 401(k) Investors

It was also the 18th month in a row that net trades have moved from equities into fixed income

Products May 23rd, 2019

Investment Product and Service Launches

American Century to offer ETFs with ActiveShares methodology, and Morningstar reveals global suite of bond indexes.

Products March 28th, 2019

Investment Product and Service Launches

Principal Financial Group launches the Principal Guaranteed Option, while Charles Schwab introduces subscription pricing for robo-advice.

Products March 7th, 2019

Investment Product and Service Launches

BNY Mellon rebrands retail side; Hartford Funds introduces securitized income fund; DWS Group launches equity ETF with Finland insurance company; and more.

Investing September 10th, 2018

TDFs Particularly Popular Among Younger Investors

Sixty-four percent of participants in their 20s own a TDF.

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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

Thursday, the Dow decreased 52.29 points (0.19%) to 27,094.79, the NASDAQ was up 5.49 points (0.07%) at 8,182.88, and the S&P 500 was virtually unchanged at 3,006.79. The Russell 2000 closed 6.87 points (0.44%) lower at 1,561.47, and the Wilshire 5000 was down 12.48 points (0.04%) at 30,750.09.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was up 1/32, decreasing its yield to 1.791%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond increased 4/32, bringing its yield down to 2.229%.

Industry White Papers

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