Tag: micro plans

Products October 15th, 2020

JPMorgan Everyday 401(k) Platform Signifies Micro-Market Competition

SS&C Technologies will act as the underlying recordkeeper for the Everyday 401(k) small-business retirement plan solution, which the firm’s leadership says will complement the existing Retirement Link platform backed by Empower.

Research

2020 PLANADVISER Micro Plan Survey

A Market in Need: Micro plans have much to gain from adviser help with fiduciary matters.

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Streamlining the Process

TPAs can create efficiencies for serving micro plans.

Micro Scope

Working Down-Market

What micro plans look for and how to meet those expectations profitably

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Par Excellence

Celebrating the 2018 PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year finalists and winners

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The Next Big Thing

What could be the next major development, following the passage of the Pension Protection Act more than 10 years ago?

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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

Wednesday, the Dow closed 59.87 points (0.20%) higher at 29,883.79, the NASDAQ was down 5.74 points (0.05%) at 12,349.37, and the S&P 500 was up 656 points (0.18%) at 3,669.01. The Russell 2000 inched up 1.98 points (0.11%) to finish at 1,838.03, and the Wilshire 5000 increased 29.05 points (0.08%) to 38,223.33.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was down 1/32, increasing its yield to 0.936%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond decreased 5/32, bringing its yield up to 1.693%.

Industry White Papers

Ascending Through the Fire With an Evolving Fiduciary Governance Approach Learn about the opportunity plan advisers have to position themselves as a chief governance officer with plan sponsors.
The Making of a Glide Path Investor reliance on TDFs underscores the importance of having a disciplined approach to glide path construction.
An ERISA Attorney’s Views on Target-Date Fund Selection Brad Campbell opines on how ERISA protects fiduciaries—if they document their decisions the right way.
Balanced retirement portfolios, no matter the balance of power. Perspectives on electing high-yield bonds and other non-core assets.
The Forgotten Participant Examining defined contribution participant investing behaviors and decision-making