Client Service February 28th, 2024 ‘Exploding Market’ for 401(k)s May Help Shrink Coverage Gap SECURE 2.0, state mandates, PEPs and engaged financial advisers can all help boost qualified plan offerings, according to providers.
Client Service February 28th, 2024 Why 529 Accounts’ Evolution Makes Them Stronger Tools for Advisers 529 accounts not used for education can now be put into Roth IRAs, further strengthening the offering as an employee...
Compliance February 28th, 2024 FlexPATH, Wood Group Beat TDF-Selection-Based Lawsuit A 401(k) complaint alleging fiduciary imprudence was rebutted in a 70-page review of the committee’s selection and review process.
Client Service February 28th, 2024 Creating an Exceptional Onboarding Experience for Your New 401(k) Clients Retirement plan marketing expert Rebecca Hourihan lays out a winning strategy for new client onboarding.
Compliance February 27th, 2024 New Voluntary Correction Rules Could Be Finalized Soon In ‘the next few months,’ fiduciaries may be allowed to self-correct certain administrative errors.
Data & Research February 27th, 2024 Fidelity 401(k) Millionaire Totals Rebound in Q4 2023 The total number of 401(k) accounts exceeding $1 million at Fidelity increased in last year’s final quarter.
Compliance February 27th, 2024 Julie Su Faces 2nd Nomination Process to Head DOL After her April 2023 nomination expired at the end of the year, President Joe Biden re-nominated the former California secretary...
Client Service February 27th, 2024 Michigan Bill Proposes State Auto-IRA Program State Representative Mike McFall proposes a bill to expand retirement access for the private sector workforce, joining 15 other states.
Client Service February 27th, 2024 Toland, Finke to Launch Income Planning Tool to Visualize Withdrawal Options Retirement and annuity experts created IncomePath, which can include an assessment of annuity options in a saver’s retirement income plan.
Client Service February 27th, 2024 401(k) World: Recordkeepers, Advisers and ‘Co-opetition’ The third installment of Planadviser In-Depth’s series on the 401(k) market considers the various ways recordkeepers are looking to evolve.
Deals & People February 27th, 2024 Voya Creates Team Focused on Managed Accounts The specialist group will work to increase managed account participant usage and distribution across Voya platforms.
Client Service February 27th, 2024 Personalized Financial Outreach Wins More Clients, per Broadridge The company’s general manager, Kevin Darlington, explains how personalized messages—sometimes aided by AI—produce proven results for investor engagement.
Deals & People February 26th, 2024 Advisory M&A News – 2/26/24 The Retirement Planning Group acquires Dightman Capital Group; Marsh McLennan Agency to acquire Querbes & Nelson and Louisiana Companies; and...
Client Service February 26th, 2024 What Advisers Should Know About ABLE As ABLE accounts surpass a billion dollars in assets, advisers can use the program to help those with disabilities, Vestwell...
Client Service February 26th, 2024 Recordkeepers Are Leaning In on Managed Account Offerings Representatives from Fidelity, Vanguard, Empower and Principal discuss their proprietary and partnered managed account offerings and growth.
Deals & People February 23rd, 2024 Retirement Industry People Moves – 2/23/24 Alerus names retirement services officer; FINRA appoints new board members; and T. Rowe board chair Stromberg steps down.
Practice Management February 23rd, 2024 401(k) World: Retirement Plan and Wealth Advisement The second story in PLANADVISER In-Depth’s series on the 401(k) market considers the convergence of retirement planning and wealth management—a...
Client Service February 23rd, 2024 Advisers Giving Back: Brad Holdhusen and the Father’s Club The Prime Capital Investment Advisors adviser discusses a grassroots organization to promote fathers’ involvement with kids and communities.
Data & Research February 23rd, 2024 Asset Managers Should Adopt Holistic View of DC and Retail Markets Asset managers can support defined contribution ‘dabbler’ and 'nonproducer’ advisers in managing their practices, Cerulli recommends.
Products February 22nd, 2024 Product & Service Launches – 2/22/24 Voya launches new supplemental health benefit to help with out-of-pocket costs; LifeYield releases Annuity Income Layer; and NAGDCA offers enhanced...