GAO Recommends DOL Update TDF Guidance
GAO reports concerns about a lack of understanding of TDF glidepaths and the growth of CIT TDFs.
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Product Partnerships – 5/1/24
Broadridge adds 2 solutions to Salesforce AppExchange; CAPTRUST selects CAIS to centralize alternative investments; StratiFi announces strategic partnership with Altruist.
Transamerica Appoints Jamie Ohl to Lead Retirement and Insurance Solutions
Separately, World Insurance Associates names Ken Bond chief corporate development officer leading M&A across units including Pensionmark’s retirement and wealth...
Ascensus Taps 3 Regional Sales Heads
The retirement and tax-advantaged services provider follows recent restructuring with new retirement sales leads.
Unsolicited and Implied Rollovers Under the New Fiduciary Rule
Experts parse how a retirement participant’s path to making a rollover will be viewed under the final Retirement Security Rule.
Beyond Auto
Impactful plan design innovations that plan sponsors can make to incentivize workers to save.
Top Advisers Talk Plan Design
Advisers navigate auto and personalization options to maximize plan design.
Breach at J.P. Morgan Exposes Data of 451,000 Plan Participants
Participant names, addresses, Social Security numbers and bank information were exposed in an incident the bank became aware of in...
BIP Wealth Acquires The Money Advisor Group
Separately, Diversify Advisor Network launches a retirement plan advisory services program for financial advisers.
Fiducient Promotes Goss to President
He will succeed Mark Wetzel in the role and report to Sabrina Bailey, named CEO last year.
Tech-Savvy Wealth Managers See Higher Client, Asset Growth
Advisories that leverage technology see better results both for clients and employees, according to Fidelity surveying.
Independent Contractors and Plan Eligibility
The DOL’s new rule on independent contractors could lead to more workers being eligible for retirement plans, depending on plan...
Advisers Compliant with Reg BI are Compliant with Fiduciary Rule, EBSA Says
Ali Khawar added that insurance agents should be knowledgeable of the assets a client is giving up to buy an...
Advisory M&A News – 4/29/24
Aon completes acquisition of NFP; Wealth Enhancement Group adds Lynch Retirement Investment Group; UBS hires financial adviser team led by...
Adviser Opportunities
Vestwell’s Kevin Gaston offers an analysis of legislative changes, emerging challenges and strategic financial opportunities.
Advisers Giving Back: Lisa Buffington
This plan adviser encourages peers to join her in teaching financial education and know-how to students of all backgrounds and...
Retirement Planning for Diverse Populations
Experts discuss why taking into account the diversity of participant populations is crucial in evaluating and designing a workplace plan.
Retirement Confidence Grows On Higher Wages
Wage growth may be helping people feel more confident in retirement savings, but guaranteed income in retirement is still a...
Retirement Industry People Moves – 4/26/24
PCS Retirement hires head of corporate development; Principal names Bhatia asset management arm CEO; Voya adds two MEP-focused roles; and...