Tag: third-party administrators

Micro Scope

Streamlining the Process

TPAs can create efficiencies for serving micro plans.

Deals & People February 9th, 2018

Retirement Industry People Moves

Financial Engines Offers Services to ADP Clients; Nuveen Expands DCIO Team with Promotions and New Hire; Lucas Takes the Helm at EBRI; and more.

Products November 27th, 2017

Ascensus Gives TPAs Online Resources They Want

There were several areas of interest that TPAs prefer to find quickly, all of which have been enhanced within an updated dashboard navigation toolbar for ease of access.

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

MARKET MIRROR

Tuesday, the Dow was up 116.26 points (0.38%) at 30,930.52, the NASDAQ climbed 198.68 points (1.53%) to 13,197.18, and the S&P 500 increased 30.66 points (0.81%) to 3,798.91. The Russell 2000 gained 27.94 points (1.32%) to finish at 2,151.14, and the Wilshire 5000 closed 346.87 points (0.87%) higher at 40,328.84.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was unchanged, with its yield up to 1.092%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond was unchanged, with its yield down to 1.835%.

Industry White Papers

The Decumulation Conundrum: Income In Retirement A record number of Americans are currently in retirement, and people are living longer.
Ascending Through the Fire With an Evolving Fiduciary Governance Approach Learn about the opportunity plan advisers have to position themselves as a chief governance officer with plan sponsors.
The Making of a Glide Path Investor reliance on TDFs underscores the importance of having a disciplined approach to glide path construction.
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