Edelman Financial Continues Wealth Management Push with First Deal of 2024
The leading 401(k) managed account provider continues to build out its wealth planning footprint with acquisition of $453 million Soundmark.
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The Battle for Talent
Participants at the 2024 Advisers in Conversation seminar discuss how they handle the heated fight for talent for their clients...
Retirement Industry People Moves – 5/10/24
Riley joins NEPC defined contribution team; AdvicePay promotes Lewis to president; OneDigital adds Flach as senior consultant; and more.
Behind Morgan Stanley’s Workplace Strategy
The firm’s head of institutional consulting solutions discusses the 'complete arc' of plan sponsor services Morgan Stanley is putting into...
Ann Orr Replaces Gordon Hartogensis as PBGC Acting Director
Hartogensis’ term expired at the end of April.
Small Businesses Are Growing, But Will That Translate to More 401(k)s?
Small businesses are showing strong growth during this month of celebration for them; it could be a perfect opportunity for...
A Road Map for Congress to Increase DB Plan Use
NIRS offers 6 recommendations for boosting DB use in the private sector, starting with lowering insurance premiums.
Product & Service Launches – 5/9/24
AllianceBernstein expands plan options for retirement income portfolio; Goldman adds alternative asset lending program to independent advisers; Human Interest bolsters...
PLANADVISER’S 2024 Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year Winners
Winners were announced at the Industry Leader Awards dinner in New York along with recognition for top advisers and the...
IRA to IRA Rollovers Pose Legal Vulnerability for Retirement Security Rule
Legal experts with varying perspectives on the rule agree that DOL likely does not have jurisdiction over IRA to IRA...
Stable Value Funds Amid High Interest Rates
Money markets may be attractive options in the short term, but stable value funds’ case may be poised to strengthen...
House Republicans Look to Curtail SEC Enforcement and Settlement Authorities
The bills under review on Tuesday would effectively limit the settlement amounts that the SEC can impose.
Announcing the PLANADVISER Emerging Leaders Recognition
Nominations for the inaugural class of Emerging Leaders may be made through June 14.
J.P. Morgan Sued For Data Exposure
A new lawsuit alleges J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. lacked adequate protocols to thwart a recent breach, resulting in the...
PTE 2020-02 and Compensation-Related Conflicts
PTE 2020-02 does not explicitly ban any adviser practices, but does require reasonable conflict mitigation policies regarding compensation.
Altruist Raises Another $169M As It Competes to Win RIAs
ICONIQ Growth led the Series E funding round, bringing the total funding to more than $450 million.
Comparing Retirement Income Solutions
Broadridge expert discusses two major types of insurance categories for guaranteed retirement payouts.
Social Security Funds Gain Additional Year in Forecasting
A strong job market and wage growth helps extend forecast for both funds when compared to last year.
Advisory M&A News – 5/6/24
Sanctuary Wealth announces acquisition of Tru Independence; MAI Capital Management adds Harbor Wealth Management; Avantax acquires Integrated Tax & Wealth...