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Practice Management April 20th, 2018

Tax Reform Prompts DB Plans to Accelerate Contributions

This enables corporations to expense their contributions at a higher tax rate, according to Cerulli.

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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

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MARKET MIRROR

Wednesday, the Dow lost 97.97 points (0.35%) to finish at 28,210.82, the NASDAQ decreased 31.80 points (0.28%) to 11,484.69, and the S&P 500 was down 7.56 points (0.22%) at 3,435.56. The Russell 2000 lost 13.93 points (0.86%) to finish at 1,603.78, and the Wilshire 5000 closed 115.27 points (0.32%) lower at 35,423.79.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was down 3/32, increasing its yield to 0.821%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond decreased 7/32, bringing its yield up to 1.627%.

Industry White Papers

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
Millennial Myths & Realities Strategies for Strengthening and Expanding Client Relationships