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Investors, Advisers Take Different Approach to Initial Retirement Years
A Global Atlantic survey showed mismatched priorities between financial professionals and clients during the critical ‘Fragile Decade.’
Retirement Confidence Remains High, As Does Interest in Income Options
EBRI's most recent Retirement Confidence Survey found that 67% of workers and 78% of retirees reported being confident that they...
T. Rowe Price Introduces Adviser Social Security Analyzer Tool
Along with the tool, the company is offering a range of content for advisers and clients through its "Power of...
Weak Market Returns Sink Corporate Funding Ratios
Tough markets and rising liabilities resulted in declines in pension funding levels in February.
OCIO Market Totals Nearly $4.8T, Says Chestnut Advisory
The largest OCIO provider is Mercer, with $548 billion in outsourced assets under management. Captrust is the fifth largest provider,...
ERISA Advisory Council Status Unclear
The ERISA Advisory Council has not yet set a date for the year’s first meeting, and the DOL has also...
Income Target-Funds Reach $22B in Assets in 2024
A majority of workers participating in employer-sponsored plans (86%) said they want their employers to offer in-plan retirement income options.
ERISA Industry Committee Outlines Latest Employer Priorities
In its letter to Congress, ERIC urged lawmakers to ‘preserve and protect’ ERISA, maintain tax incentives in health and retirement...
Will Trump DOL Move Away From Biden Independent Contractor Classification Rule?
Oral arguments in Frisard’s Transportation LLC v. United States DOL were scheduled to begin early this month, but under the...
Trader Joe’s 401(k) Plan Accused of Overinvesting in Balanced Fund
The $2.7 billion dollar plan also joins the more than 30 employers accused of mismanaging employee forfeiture funds.
Advisers Increasingly Considering Crypto in Financial Plans
Among advisers who recommend investing in cryptocurrencies, the most common allocation remains 2% of assets, according to a Digital Assets...
2025 PLANADVISER Top Retirement Plan Advisers Entry Period Is Open
Advisers named to the list will be celebrated at the PLANADVISER Industry Leader Awards in May.
IRS Provides Flexible Spending Information That Plan Advisers Can Share With Clients
With 2025 FSA contribution limits set at $3,300, the IRS reminded taxpayers to leverage flexible spending arrangements.
PE Firm KKR to Acquire Janney
Broker/dealer Janney will bring its $150 billion in client assets but remain an independent business.
Advisory M&A News – 7/22/24
Avantax adds Long Island-based S&P Financial Services; Blue Owl announces acquisition of Atalaya Capital Management’s business; CW Advisors acquires New...
American Trust Retirement Launches WorkSaveRetire Program
The retirement plan offering is designed to streamline plan operations for plan advisers and sponsors.
World Investment Advisors Acquires Boston Harbor Wealth Advisors
$3.5 billion firm joins World (formerly Pensionmark) to expand its growth strategy and enhance its offering to advisers and clients.
Craig Hawley Promoted to Lead Nationwide Annuity Practice
He will transition from his current position leading retirement solutions to take the spot of the recently retired Eric Henderson.
Financial Literacy’s Connection to Growing the Adviser Industry
Lenox Advisors leaders say cultivating new talent for the financial sector starts with getting young people engaged with finances in...