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Strategies for Navigating Retirement Income for Participants
At the PLANADVISER 360 conference, experts discussed strategies for balancing flexibility, cost and transparency.
Lisa Gomez Expects Fiduciary and ESG Rules to Face Reversals Under New Administration
The assistant secretary of labor said she was on a ‘farewell tour’ while speaking at the PLANADVISER 360 conference.
Principal’s Deanna Strable to Take Over as CEO in 2025
Strable, recently named president, will take the top job from Dan Houston, effective January 7.
Recordkeepers Talk Collaboration, Challenges in Adviser Relationships
Recordkeepers on a PLANADVISER 360 panel said relationships work best when advisers know their growth strategy and needs.
Principal’s Houston Says Recordkeepers Must Go Beyond Scale, Innovate to Expand Services
The head of the recordkeeper, asset manager and insurer foresees further consolidation, with winners innovating for advisers and participant services.
Carson’s Financial Planning Head Brings Together 401(k), Wealth Advisement
Erin Wood of Carson Group discusses the organization’s recent push to provide financial planning resources across plan and individual advisement.
DOL Extends Disaster Relief Timeline for Plans Impacted by Hurricanes
Relief ends on May 1, 2025, for areas impacted by hurricanes.
Advisory M&A News – 11/11/24
Wealth Enhancement Group announces acquisition of M&R Capital Management; Kestra, Riverside welcome new adviser; Aspen Standard Wealth acquires $2.8 billion AUM Summitry.
Stout Discusses Draw of National Role at Prime Capital Financial
Plan adviser Jania Stout explained her transition to head Prime Capital’s retirement and wellness divisions, where her boss said she can be ‘jet fuel’ for the $30 billion...
BMO Financial Next Up in Plan Forfeiture Legal Complaints
BMO received a complaint alleging its plan committee breached ERISA by using forfeited plan assets to benefit the company, not participants.
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.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 11/8/24
Jacques Chappius named president, CEO of PGIM; The Standard promotes Hall to retirement plans actuary role; Schroders taps a new Americas CEO from within; and more.
Morningstar Researchers Weigh In on Hypothetical Federal Retirement Plan
Researchers with the financial services firm conclude that a proposed act to expand retirement savings access would ultimately reduce retirement savings for the majority.
Empower’s Q3 Earnings Surge 35% Year-Over-Year to Record Highs
The company saw growth across both its retirement plan and recently revamped wealth management divisions.
Product & Service Launches – 11/7/24
Pontera offers access to Envestnet’s BillFin solution; Axos Clearing, Envestnet partner to deliver managed account solutions; Jackson increases access to RILA product through distribution partnership with JPMorganChase; and...
Cetera Financial CEO Antoniades to Retire, Replaced by Durbin
Mike Durbin, who left Fidelity Institutional to become head of Cetera’s parent organization, will now take over, while Antoniades will remain on Cetera’s board.
Voya Remains on Track for OneAmerica Retirement Integration in 2025
The firm’s head of wealth distribution and client engagement says plan sponsor client migration would likely start in 2025 and play out into 2026.
ERISA Experts See Regulation Pullback as Key Theme of Trump Rule
A Trump administration and likely Republican-led Congress will create opportunities in many areas of retirement advisement, but they will also bring setbacks, according to ERISA pros.
SEC Inspector General Warns of More Lawsuits After Chevron
In its annual report, the SEC auditor warned of litigation related to current and future rules; separately, the ASA called on SEC Chair Gensler to step down.
How Plan Advisers Are Reacting to Trump Election Win
Retirement plan advisers weigh in on post-election market impacts, retirement strategies and the overall economic outlook.