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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.
Calvert Launches Alternative Energy Fund
In response to a survey showing that investors are concerned about climate change and alternative energy, Calvert has introduced the Calvert Global Alternative Energy Fund.
Mercer Names New Global DC Leader
Mercer announced Wednesday that Barbara Marder has been appointed Global Defined Contribution Consulting Leader at Mercer, effective immediately.
Participants Want Financial Planning Services within DC Plans
More than three-quarters (85%) of participants in 401(k) and other defined contribution plans say they would use general retirement planning services if available.
Dow Jones Target Date Indexes Swamps Emerging Markets Component
Dow Jones Indexes has announced it will change the emerging markets index component of its global Dow Jones Target Date Indexes, effective at the close of business June...
New DC Plan Offered to Small and Mid-Sized Companies
Investment firm Scott&Stringfellow Capital Management Inc. is collaborating with its holding company to offer a defined contribution retirement plan product for small- and medium-sized businesses.
Annual Reconstitution of Russell 3000 Announced
On Monday, Russell Investment Group released the companies that will be part of the firm’s annual reshuffling of the Russell 3000 Index.