Tag: separately managed accounts

Investing August 22nd, 2018

Argument for Less SMA Use by DB Plan Sponsors

Vanguard research questions whether the risk-matching precision of SMAs is worth the cost and complexity.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
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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

CITs: A Demonstration of Commitment and Experience
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MARKET MIRROR

Yesterday, the Dow was up 65.23 points (0.25%) at 25,914.10, the NASDAQ increased 25.95 points (0.34%) to 7,714.48, and the S&P 500 closed 10.46 points (0.37%) higher at 2,832.94. The Russell 2000 climbed 10.39 points (0.67%) to 1,563.93, and the Wilshire 5000 gained 129.08 points (0.44%) to finish at 29,322.83.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note decreased 3/32, bringing its yield up to 2.603%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond was down 1/32, increasing its yield to 3.014%.

Industry White Papers

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