Recordkeepers Holding Steady on Staffing—So Far
DCIIA and SPARK surveyed members in early April with regard to the CARES Act and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Fee Compression Is Old News for Recordkeepers, Fund Managers
Fee compression hit recordkeepers first, then asset managers. Advisers are next, experts agree, but they can learn some important lessons from their service provider partners.
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In a crowded field, which providers and investments stand out?
Principal and Wells Fargo Make Technology Integration Progress
“These digital and service model investments support our efforts to bring the best from both organizations to provide unparalleled value to participants, clients, advisers and consultants,” says Renee Shaaf at Principal.
Corporate Insight Offers Website Audit to Recordkeepers
The audit service provides an in-depth assessment of the digital user experience offered by retirement plan recordkeepers to plan sponsors.
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The Value of Data
By threading data through an AI interface, recordkeepers create a custom participant experience
Without Infrastructure Fees, Recordkeepers Would Go Out of Business
This was one of Fidelity's arguments in a memorandum to support its motion to dismiss a consolidated lawsuit alleging it is receiving “secret” or “kickback” payments from providers on its FundsNetwork platform.
Principal Leader Talks About Benefits of Wells Fargo Acquisition
Principal is not only acquiring additional capabilities and scale, but an experienced and highly professional team, said Renee Schaaf.
Principal Announces Incoming Wells Fargo Members to Leadership Teams
Joe Ready is taking a new role as head of Trust and chief fiduciary officer for Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management, and will remain connected to the integration of Principal and Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement & Trust, supporting client and employee transitions.
PCS Recordkeeping System Integrates Fi360 Toolkit
The integration allows advisers to access client data in their Fi360 Toolkit, according to the firms, with the goal of streamlining business processes and better serving clients’ needs.
How Does Recordkeeper Consolidation Affect Plan Advisers?
Ongoing recordkeeper consolidation means fewer providers from which to choose, but sources disagree about whether this will significantly change the adviser experience or not.
Inside and Outside Views on Principal’s Wells Fargo Acquisition
Principal’s retirement business president offers additional details about the firm’s acquisition of Wells Fargo’s retirement business, while outside analysts reflect on the broader industry implications of two major providers coming together.
LT Trust Redesigns Website for 401(k) Platform
The new website includes a detailed section about how unlimited investment lineup options can help 401(k) advisers give their clients the best chance of reaching retirement readiness.
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A Commanding View
Our annual survey reveals advisers' top choices in service providers
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The Next Level
The various approaches to expanding your business
PANC 2018: The Future of Retirement Advising
A look at consolidation, the role of recordkeepers and the importance of financial wellness programs.
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Keeping Up with the Intermediaries
Recordkeepers stay in step with demands of advisers and other plan distribution channels
Best Interest in Mind
Plan sponsors are likely to ensure that advisers are keeping participants' best interests in mind when recommending rollovers, even though the fiduciary rule has been vacated.
Georgetown University Targeted by Familiar ERISA Breach Allegations
Plaintiffs argue it was inappropriate to allow three recordkeepers to supply the plans with a separate menu of investment choices, including mutual fund share classes that charged higher fees than other alternatives that offered the same investment strategies or less expensive share classes of the exact same investment fund—or both.
2017 Adviser Choice Awards
PLANADVISER has announced winners of the fourth annual Adviser Choice Awards, to be handed out at the PLANSPONSOR/PLANADVISER Excellence in Retirement Awards 2018 on March 29th.