Tag: Practice management

Risks and use of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in portfolio construction: yes. Liquidity and trading of ETFs: not so much.

 Why do “best practices” get all of the attention??

They make major investment decisions, understand investment products and are interested in learning about financial matters. An Allianz Life study examines women, money and power.

ASPPA says a uniform fiduciary standard would cause confusion, but a coalition of other financial groups said retail customers would benefit from such a standard.  

The Online Plan Profit (k)alculator from Nuveen Investments shows plan profitability over time.

Time and resource management were named as key challenges to participating in the multi-billion dollar micro- to small-plan retirement market, a survey found.

Research about individuals’ views about retirement and saving for retirement offer opportunities for retirement plan advisers.

There are common threads in what is understood to be ethical behavior, but for retirement plan advisers having good business practices...

The three common risks of retirement—longevity, inflation and the risks of the marketplace—need to make room for a fourth one, according to Alison Salka, corporate vice president of...

The investment strategies group of Mesirow Financial rolled out fiduciary services for ERISA sections 3(21) and 3(38) through CPI Qualified Plan Consultants Inc.

How do retirement plan advisers add value for clients and grow their business?

Advisers help many individuals prepare for a comfortable future, but who is helping advisers prepare for their future?

Over half the respondents in a survey said they would consider switching or starting a new adviser relationship if the adviser developed a written retirement income strategy.

Roth IRAs skew toward younger contributors, according to a report from the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).

Thomas A. Panoplos was promoted to managing director in the investment advisory group of Mesirow Financial.

Referrals and networking were touted as top acquisition strategies in 2012 by advisers, who expect to rely on the same approaches in 2013.

Providing “good funds” isn’t enough.

The definition of retirement is changing, which requires new considerations when planning.

A zero-revenue share class was added to Manning & Napier’s Pro-Mix Collective Investment Trust (CIT) Fund family.

Fewer than 20% of investors under the age of 40 feel they received adequate financial advice following a recent life event.