Practice Management July 3rd, 2023 Best Practices for Scaling a Retirement Advisory Firm Growing a practice isn’t easy, especially amid a tight labor market. What are some best practices in growing a retirement...
Practice Management July 3rd, 2023 The Business Benefit to Succession Planning Planning for the future of a retirement plan or wealth advisory isn’t just about the years ahead—it can help drive...
In Practice June 27th, 2023 Experts: Plan Committees Need Consistent Focus on Cybersecurity Communicating digital safeguards to participants and engaging IT teams are key, experts said at the PLANSPONSOR National Conference.
Deals & People June 22nd, 2023 OneDigital Acquires $3.8B Retirement, Wealth Shop StoneStreet Equity The deal is the fourth retirement and wealth acquisition of the year for OneDigital and expands its Northeast presence.
Deals & People June 15th, 2023 SageView to Acquire Retirement Benefits Group’s Founding Team The advisory aggregator will acquire retirement plan consulting firm leads with $5.2 billion in assets under administration.
In Practice June 13th, 2023 As Health Care Regs Tighten, Retirement Advisers May Have a Role Retirement plan advisers can assist peers with health care plan sponsor fiduciary rules, according to some industry players.
Compliance June 13th, 2023 SEC Issues Rare ‘Pre-Emptive’ Warning in Expanded Marketing Rule Risk Alert The SEC is getting out ahead of potential adviser missteps in following its new client marketing rules—but advisers should still...
In Practice June 12th, 2023 Top Retirement Plan Advisers Weigh In on Potential, Pitfalls of SECURE 2.0 PLANADVISER’s top retirement adviser pulse survey finds optimism about the legislation, alongside a healthy dose of questions and advice for...
Compliance June 12th, 2023 Could Health Care Regulation Go the Way of Retirement Plans? Regulation from CAA ’21 is pushing employer-sponsored health care programs toward fiduciary rules that will look familiar to retirement plan...
Compliance June 9th, 2023 SEC Broadens Adviser Marketing Rule Compliance Exams The regulator has added three new areas of review to the adviser marketing rule that has been in effect since...
Deals & People June 8th, 2023 Hub Grows in Michigan with Purchase of 7-Firm Collective The company also acquires an insurance lead-generation platform as it grows across insurance, benefits, retirement and wealth management.
Deals & People June 7th, 2023 NFP Acquires ACG, Expanding Retirement, Wealth Capabilities NFP and its Wealthspire Advisors division bring on a Virginia-based corporate retirement advisory, TPA and wealth manager.
Deals & People May 26th, 2023 NFP, Nationwide Name New Retirement Leaders NFP appoints Joel Shapiro as president of retirement division; Nationwide taps Cheryl Thompson for head of retirement solutions operations.
Deals & People May 22nd, 2023 Advisory M&A Adviser Investments and Ropes Wealth combine to make $15B RIA; Sanctuary snags another advisory from Merrill; Trusted Wealth brings $465M...
Deals & People May 19th, 2023 Retirement Industry People Moves IRI announces new appointments to board of directors; ERISA experts Treichel, Cooper, start Endeavor Law; The Standard selects divisional vice...
Data & Research May 17th, 2023 24% of Participants May Cut 401(k) Contributions Nationwide Retirement Institute recommends that advisers and recordkeepers work to help participants maintain their financial futures.
In Practice May 16th, 2023 Advisers Managing Heightened Retirement Plan Committee Turnover With job turnover rates remaining high, advisers discuss how to manage retirement plan committee churn.
Deals & People May 11th, 2023 Vestwell Partners with JP Morgan on Small Business 401(k) Plans The digital recordkeeping platform will be available to JP Morgan's 401(k) product for small businesses, following the partnership.
In Practice May 10th, 2023 In-Person Client Meetings Return as Pandemic Dims, Volatility Remains A recent survey shows that advisers are doing more in-person meetings amid overall increased client touchpoints.
In Practice May 10th, 2023 New RIA Aims to Advise Plan Sponsors on Diligent Annuity Selection Experts in the insurance and asset management industries have launched Annuity Research & Consulting to advise 401(k) plan sponsors and...