In Practice

Small Biz Owners Shy From 401(k)

A recent survey of small business owners by SurePayroll found that only one-third of small businesses currently offer 401(k) plans to their employees, and 45% of small business...

DB Might Be Cheaper than DC

Defined benefit (DB) retirement plans are a less costly benefit for employers than a defined contribution (DC) plan, according to research from the National Institute on Retirement Security...

Perspective: The Participant Experience

Every day, we come across magazine, newspaper, and other media stories that focus on the savings shortfall Americans are already experiencing—and will continue to experience as they head...

Some Sponsors Aren’t Fee Sure

Nearly one-fourth of plan sponsors surveyed by Mercer express a lack of confidence that fees associated with their 401(k) plans have been properly disclosed.

RIA Industry Rife With M&A Activity

Since 2006, the average number of annual deals among registered investment adviser (RIA) firms rose 37% in the last two years, to 48, and the increase in acquisitions...