Retirement Industry People Moves
Broadridge acquires custody assets from TD Ameritrade; The Standard promotes and hires industry consultants; Regional sales consultant joins TRA; and more.
Tag: Investment Managers
Deals & People
Retirement Industry People Moves
The American College of Financial Services announces multiple hires and promotions; Northern Trust names foreign exchange sales head; MassMutual adds head of benefits practice; and more.
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Retirement Industry People Moves
BlackRock Confirms Leadership Shift in Retirement Business; Regional Vice President Joins Transamerica; CAPTRUST Adds FiduciaryVest Members to Advisory Practice; and more.
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Retirement Industry People Moves
Janney Montgomery Scott acquires Atlanta-Based firm; investment advisory firms join CAPTRUST; CFO hired at PCS; and more.
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Retirement Industry People Moves
The Lanzetta Group moves to Securities America platform; Deutsche Bank hires West Coast head; Greenleaf joins Retirement Advisor Council; and more.
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Retirement Industry People Moves
Nationwide Retirement Plans adds consultant relations director; Chalice creates partnership with Orion Services; GoldPoint Partners appoints managing principle; and more.
Some Say Investors Are Better Served by Tactical TDFs
The Great Recession prompted many target-date fund managers to begin to consider tactical glide-path deviations based on market conditions and forecasts.
Clear Ground Rules Essential With 3(38) Fiduciary Clients
Experts share strategies for helping advisers taking on 3(38) fiduciary clients understand how they can set up the right processes and procedures—up front—for dealing with client concerns and questions about the investment menu.
Retirement Industry People Moves
BPAS creates 401(k) platform with ANBTX; Experienced CFP leads intellicents’ new office; and Seelaus names managing director of firm’s subsidiary.
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Investment Product and Service Launches
HB&T creates a collective investment fund with Jensen Investment Management, while Principal and NDW launch a new ETF model portfolio.
Deals & People
Retirement Industry People Moves
Schroders announces North American distribution hires; Senior consultant joins PEI; Wise Rhino Group hires managing director; and more.
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Retirement Industry People Moves
Murphy and Reynolds take new roles at Great-West; Retirement sales consultant joins TRA; ERISA industry committee appoints leaders; and more.
Managed Account QDIA Mechanics Challenge Plan Sponsor Clients
ERISA attorneys and plan design consultants say they are hearing more questions from sponsors about using managed accounts as a plan’s default investment, but the most common use case remains opt-in managed accounts.
Teachable Moments from Bill Gross’ Run as the ‘Bond King’
Bill Gross’ reign as the “Bond King” offers a chance to reflect on the benefits and challenges firms face when they have superstar employees.
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Products
Retirement Industry People Moves
Multnomah Group expands consulting team; Ascensus selects regional VP for South Texas division; RVPs join CUNA Mutual sales division; and more.
OneAmerica Launches CIT Research Tool for Advisers
The CIT product information database was created in collaboration with Broadridge Advisor Solutions and is designed to support the client service needs of financial advice professionals.
Products
Investment Product and Service Launches
Robeco adds sustainable equities model and Morningstar creates index group targeting low-carbon economy.
Deals & People
Retirement Industry People Moves
Transamerica promotes division VP; TRA hires past sales manager to newly created role; Lightyear announces series of promotions; and more.
Deals & People
Deals & People
Retirement Industry People Moves
MassMutual adds regional managing directors; consulting firm founder joins Alan Biller and Associates; BPAS announces institutional sales VP; and more.
Bogle’s Death Shines Light on a Persistent Fee Debate
The death of Vanguard Group founder Jack Bogle offers a chance to reflect on the long-standing debate regarding passive and active management and the role of controlling fees and expenses in the effort to build household wealth from modest means.