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They point out that volatility is the price investors pay for potential returns.

Focus on DOL’s fiduciary rulemaking is understandable—but there are other major regulatory changes in the works that will directly impact retirement plans.

Franklin Templeton launched a flexible alpha bond fund; Morningstar announced new ESG tracking and reporting capabilities ; and American Century started a new alternative investment brand.

In a conversation with PLANADVISER, Russell Investments’ chief research strategist suggests momentum is building for “open” multiple employer plan expansion.

Cerulli says the advantages of hiring internal research analysts and investment officers are clear. 

Pen-Cal has become a Lion Street Owner-Firm.

For 80% of Americans, they will rely on Social Security substantially or somewhat.

With closets well-stocked with last year’s school supplies, back-to-school shoppers aren’t in a hurry to fill their baskets in August.

With hearings ongoing in Washington, Labor Secretary Perez underscores commitment to fiduciary rule change in letter to federal lawmakers.

The company launched a short-term bond index fund and expanded its suite of responsible investment funds.

The two firms have complementary technology solutions and services, according to an announcement.

The firm encourages families to seek out financial aid rather than rely on student loans.

Several well-known music recording companies are named in a lawsuit tied to music streaming revenues and other sources of potential pension contributions.

Also extended is a provision in prior pension reform allowing over-funded pensions to use their excesses to fund retiree health and life insurance benefits.

Since 2014, RIAs have added 31,157 non-clerical jobs, a 4.3% increase.

"By being able to register directly, Legacy 401k is able to provide our clients with the highest level of service," says Patrick Stuhr.

Among the challenges cited by employers were increased health care benefits costs.

Symetra provides employee benefits, annuities and life insurance.

The Cambridge Retirement Center has been streamlined for easy use by advisers.

The program enables people to become Certified Financial Education Instructors.