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CFP Board Announces $500,000 Gift for College Scholars Program
The donation from financial professionals Charles and Judy Goldman will provide financial assistance to college students seeking CFP certification.
Compensation Gap Widens Between Companies, Workers
A growing disparity exists between employee expectations and the salary and support companies plan to provide, according to a new survey and a hiring expert.
‘Emerging’ Health Plan Litigation Signals Need for Plan Adviser Diligence
A Wells Fargo health plan lawsuit is a reminder for plan advisers and sponsors to carefully consider and document their health plan decisionmaking.
Social Security Administration Simplifies Supplemental Claims
The Social Security administration announced the results of a multi-year project to simplify processes for those with disabilities and the elderly with low or no income.
TIAA Pens Multi-Year Deal With Accenture to Transform Its Retirement Recordkeeping
The deal will tee up about 1,500 TIAA employees in the U.S. and India to move to Accenture, while TIAA maintains all plan assets and client relationships.
In-Plan Annuity Providers Advised to Lean On ‘Pension Nostalgia’
A consumer focus group run by Hearts & Wallets found increased interest for in-plan retirement income annuities—though often for ‘someone else.’
Advisory M&A News – 8/26/24
Rise Growth Partners Announces first strategic investment in Bleakley Financial Group; Sanctuary welcomes $400 million North Carolina-based TOVA Wealth; DFA Veterans launch Parkwoods Wealth Partners; and more.
Alight Names Dave Guilmette as CEO
The vice chair of the board will elevate to CEO so he can ‘hit the ground running,’ according to the firm.
Passive Products Widen Lead on Active in DC Managed Assets
Passively managed assets in defined contribution retirement plans have increased their market share three years in a row, according to ISS Market Intelligence research.
Unpacking New Use of 529s to Invest in Roth IRAs
As many parents around the US bring their kids back to college campuses, attorneys unpack 2024 provisions that make 529 accounts more flexible in the long term.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 8/23/24
Cetera appoints Mackay president of Cetera Solutions; Vanguard announces Robinson as general counsel; OneDigital welcomes Grier as managing principal; and more.
Mercer PEP and DC Group of Plans Hit Combined $3.6B AUM
The platform provides 401(k) benefits to more than 70,000 U.S. employees.
Insurers Collaborate to Digitize Retirement Income Annuities
The Insured Retirement Institute is leading the charge to improve the wait time for retail annuity sales and exchanges from weeks to days.
State 401(k) Mandates May Cause ‘Crowd-In’ Effect, Boosting Private Plans
Small employers in states with mandates may gravitate toward private market plans for factors including plan design and the perceived cost of implementing state plans, according to NBER...
Financial Uncertainty Pushes Americans to Rethink Retirement Plans
As retirement draws nearer for millions of Americans, concerns about post-retirement finances are rising.
Product & Service Launches – 8/23/24
Custodia Financial introduces retirement loan protection service to protect against defaults; Prudential enhances its employee well-being solutions; and Lincoln Financial expands care services for beneficiaries.
Media’s Role in Creating Retirement, Investing Stress
A Capital Group national accounts manager makes the case that simply turning off the TV may help boost financial wellness.
SEC Charges Transfer Agent Equiniti Trust for Failing to Safeguard Clients From Cyber Attacks
The ruling shows the increased need to protect client data, as recordkeepers and others could face such fines due to a participant data breach.
Principal Promotes Strable to President, COO
The former CFO will take the president role from CEO and chairman of the board Dan Houston, who will maintain those positions.
Federal Judge in Texas Puts Nationwide Block on FTC’s Noncompete Rule
The ban goes from preliminary to permanent in the latest ruling, but the FTC will likely appeal to the 5th Circuit.