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Benefit Brokers Lead Sales of Voluntary Benefits
Benefit brokers accounted for almost half (46%) of worksite sales of voluntary benefits in 2006, according to Eastbridge Consulting Group’s eighth annual U.S. Worksite Sales Study.
Bear Stearns Broadens Mutual Fund Platform
Bear Stearns Broker-Dealer&Investment Advisor Services (BDIAS) on Tuesday announced it is significantly broadening its mutual fund platform by expanding the list of available funds and adding to its...
IMHO: Caveat Emptor
A couple of weeks ago, my better half told me that she thought it was time that we traded in two of our aging vehicles – one a...
IMHO: Caveat Emptor
A couple of weeks ago, my better half told me that she thought it was time that we traded in two of our aging vehicles – one a...
A 401(k) without Single Strategy Funds?
“I would love to see people offer both [lifestyle and lifecycle funds] in their platforms;″ take away all the single-strategy stuff".
Lifecycle Arena Grows With New BlackRock Funds
BlackRock, Inc. is launching nine new lifecycle portfolios with target maturity dates ranging from 2010 through 2050.
Affluent Boomers Comfortable Making Own Financial Decisions
Only one-third of affluent Baby Boomers rely on outside advice when making financial decisions.
Clients Unclear About Advisers’ Fees
Don’t assume your clients are comfortable with fees just because they don’t say anything.
Revamped Benefit Platform Offers Better Lifetime Security
The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) has issued a proposal for a platform of lifetime security benefits aimed at easing employer strain, increasing individual responsibility, and providing equality of...
Clark Strategic Advisors Renamed as Stratford Advisory Group
Chicago-based investment consulting firm Clark Strategic Advisors, Inc. (“CSA″) has become Stratford Advisory Group, Inc.
New Provider of Small and Mid-Size Retirement Plans Created
Aurora, Illinois-based Sikich LLP has announced the formation of a new subsidiary, Sikich Retirement Plan Services LLC.
Wachovia Unveils Retirement Plan Health Gauge for Sponsors
Wachovia Retirement Services has released a product to help plan sponsors gauge the health of their retirement plans and give them suggestions on how to improve the plan.
Second PBHG Fair Fund Distribution Announced
Yesterday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the distribution of $73 million to a second group of investors harmed by fraudulent market timing in the PBHG Funds...
Workers Underestimating Income Replacement Needs
Sixty-six percent of workers believe they need less than 80% of pre-retirement income to maintain their current lifestyle in retirement.
MetLife Offers Women-Oriented Retirement Planning Help
MetLife’s new free publication, focused on helping women prepare for retirement, addresses topics such as how much money will be needed for retirement and what investment options might...
Ceridian Reconsiders Acquisition
Ceridian Corp., which last month agreed to be bought by private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners and Fidelity National Financial Inc., said on Wednesday it would be...
Some Wealthiest Professionals Rely on Advisers
About one-fifth (21%) Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) professionals consider themselves 'adviser dependent.'
Census Report Could Clue Advisers in to Opportunities
A report released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday provides information on new businesses and payroll that may aid advisers in finding new clients.
Program Helps Advisers with 401(k) ETF Adoption
BenefitStreet, Inc. has launched a new program designed to help advisers introduce exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to 401(k) plans.