Data & Research

One in 10 financial professionals said in a Principal Financial Group survey that their clients are easily able to visualize their financial dreams.

Use of the core/satellite investment strategy has helped drive the growth of exchange-traded funds, according to a recent study from Financial Research Corporation.

A recent study from The Hartford found increased participation among many Americans in 401(k)s and other defined contribution (DC) plans.  

A recent survey of U.S. consumers and financial advisers set out to measure differences in perception when looking at an adviser’s level of honesty, trustworthiness, ability to deliver...

Survey results from Fidelity Investments reveal more than half (55%) of current workplace savings plan participants say they would not be saving for retirement if they didn't have...

The Institutional Retirement Income Council (IRIC) has published an issue brief outlining critical issues and questions that plan sponsors should consider when evaluating and choosing guaranteed lifetime income...

A new study sponsored found a significant shift in attitudes and actions regarding retirement in Americans since an initial study in 2001.

Shifting and uncertain retirement dates are becoming the norm in the American workforce, making it harder for employees to establish meaningful financial plans, recent MetLife research indicates.

Although regulatory changes to fiduciary responsibilities and disclosures loom on the horizon, plan sponsors of all sizes say that strong fiduciary support services falls low on the list...

The majority of workers with employee stock option, stock purchase, and restricted stock plans have sold shares obtained via their company’s stock plan in the past, but many...

The results of the 12th Annual Transamerica Retirement Survey reveal employer confidence is rising and it appears to be translating into a renewed commitment to retirement benefits for...

The Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) found that the proposed tax reform regarding 401(k)-type retirement plans from the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform would hurt both...

Vanguard’s "How America Saves" analysis highlights industry differences in plan design and participant behavior.

Cerulli's latest report, “Advisor Portfolio Construction Dynamics,” reveals that as advisers are building investment portfolios for their clients, they are using fewer asset managers in their practices.

Charles Schwab’s 2011 RIA Benchmarking Study found that meeting and adapting to regulatory changes was an impediment to growth, cited by 21% of firms for the first time...

Different approaches taken by European and U.S. regulators have created an "unlevel playing field" in financial services recruiting, according to research from Mercer. 

In a recent report, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found most retirees rely primarily on Social Security and pass up opportunities for additional lifetime retirement income.

Northwestern Mutual’s financial literacy Web site, Themint.org, conducted a poll that found kids are much more satisfied by – and committed to – succeeding in school than managing...

The majority of respondents to a recent HighRoads survey indicated the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP) subsidy either buys time to re-evaluate retiree medical plan strategies or has...

Advisers are looking for an increased level of support from their broker/dealers, says a survey from John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN).