Empower CEO Expects Continued Recordkeeper Consolidation
Edmund Murphy discussed Empower’s push into wealth management and building brand name recognition during investor day.
Tag: Recordkeepers
July Acquires Sunwest Pensions to Expand National Presence
The 401(k) provider continues its PE-backed acquisition strategy by booking its fourth deal of the year.
Recordkeeper “House” Investment Options Worth a Look, But Carefully, Advisers Say
Proprietary recordkeeper fund options can be worth the fee reduction in investment plans, but they must be looked at carefully,...
Employer Contributions Hit Record High Among Fidelity Savers
The rate was driven by matching employees’ continued 401(k) deferral increases.
Human Interest Targeting 401(k)s for Hourly Workers
The low-fee, BlackRock-backed provider sees a retirement savings gap affecting workers in service industries.
Recordkeeper Consolidation: Good or Bad News for Small Managed Accounts?
Industry participants are mixed on whether recordkeeper consolidation will help or hinder business opportunities for managed accounts.
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.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Securian Financial announces promotions, new head of asset management subsidiary; Alerus Financial names new retirement specialist; MassMutual CIO to retire;...
Recordkeepers Beat Out External Managers for IRA Rollovers
While new research finds recordkeepers took the lead for overall rollover count in 2022, IRA providers outside of employer retirement...
Plan Advisers Value Trustworthiness, “Personal” Touch from DC Recordkeepers
Retirement plan advisers respond to DC recordkeepers that are present, active, and trusted partners, according to an annual Cogent Syndicated...
SEC’s Proposed Outsourcing Rule Could Be Hardest on Small Advisers
The new rules, if approved, would likely require more catch-up by smaller firms to vet third-party providers, says a legal...
Recordkeeper JULY Secures PE Financing to Drive Growth Plans, Including M&A
Platform Partners LLC to enter into partnership with JULY to extend relationships with advisers and drive strategic acquisitions.
Publisher’s Note
A Future of ‘Coopetition’
Advisers and providers are starting to bump up against each other in their quest for retiree business.
Recordkeepers Help Advisers Get Personal
How recordkeepers partner with advisers on managed accounts, retirement income and financial wellness.
The Standard Plans to Purchase Recordkeeping Business from Securian
The combined retirement recordkeeping businesses will operate under The Standard brand.
Cover Story
Masterminds of the Plan
How advisers can use RFIs to ensure they match clients with the best providers.
Managing Relationships | Plan Management
Defining Roles
How to take the lead in adviser/recordkeeper relationships.
With Prudential Acquisition, Empower Aims for Growth Up to 3x Faster Than Other Recordkeepers
The CEO of the nation’s No. 2 recordkeeper says Empower’s focus will continue to be on a best-in-class user experience.
ProNvest Launches Fintech Platform
It can cull data for advisers, banks, credit unions, insurance firms and other institutions to give an overview of a person’s defined contribution plan holdings.
Empower to Acquire Full-Service Retirement Business of Prudential
Empower will acquire Prudential’s DC, DB, non-qualified and rollover IRA business, in addition to its stable value and separate account investment products and platforms.