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2015 PLANADVISER Adviser Value Survey - The Influence of Advisers on Retirement Plans
TIAA-CREF Study Compares IRA and DC Plan Use
Research from TIAA-CREF finds Americans hold a variety of saving and investing priorities that all compete for a piece of the paycheck, from short-term savings to IRAs and...
Boosting Plan Participation Without Auto-Enrollment
Automatic enrollment is touted as a must-use feature for defined contribution retirement plan sponsors to increase plan participation, but many plan sponsors cannot use this feature.
Redhawk Releases 403(b) Solution for Advisers
A new 403(b)(7) managed account solution launched by Redhawk Wealth Advisers is designed to help financial advisers prospect and service K-12 and higher education retirement plans.
What You Need to Know About 403(b)s
Not just a 401(k) for nonprofits, 403(b) plans are a distinct world with unique challenges and a lot of complexity, advisers say.
California Retirement Plan Consultants Combine
QBI, LLC has acquired Strategic Pension Services, Inc. of Irvine, California.
West Texas Adviser Affiliates with PlanMember Securities
Shane Hall Financial has partnered with PlanMember Securities Corporation as a PlanMember Financial Center.
USRP Acquires Pennsylvania 403(b) Provider
U.S. Retirement Partners (USRP) reported that it has acquired Kades-Margolis Corporation (KMC), which will join USRP’s national network of 403(b) providers.
Addressing Mistakes in Tax Treatment of Employee Deferrals
An updated IRS web page tells retirement plan sponsors how to correct the mistake of using...
IRS Reminds Plan Sponsors About Plan Checklists
The Internal Revenue Service offers one-page checklists to help with reviewing retirement plan operations.
Higher Education Employees Set Example for Retirement Savings
College faculty and staff are better prepared for retirement than the general population, a survey finds.
2015 Year in Preview
Trends, legislation, regulations and litigation will continue to affect the retirement industry in 2015.
TDFs Expected to Capture 90% of 401(k) Contributions
Target-date funds are expected to capture almost 90% of 401(k) contributions by 2019.
Enforcing Plan Limits for 403(b)s Not So Simple
There are unique rules for 403(b) plans that make enforcing contribution and benefit limits not so straightforward.
Higher Education Institutions Focusing More on Retirement Readiness
Higher education institutions that offer a 403(b) or Roth 403(b) plan are adopting practices that lead to a greater focus on participants’ retirement readiness, a survey finds.
Higher Education Plan Sponsors Step Up Their Game
Higher education institutions are continuing to improve their retirement programs, a survey finds.
Higher Education Plan Sponsors Turning to Advisers for Help
The use of consultants and advisers by retirement plan sponsors in the higher education market has almost tripled since 2010, with 90% of respondents to a survey by...
Aspire Enhances 403(b) Enrollment and Service Portal
Aspire Financial Services launched an enhanced 403(b) enrollment and client service portal.
403(b)(7) Opportunities Available through Pacific Life
Pacific Life is expanding its retirement plan offerings and making it easier for financial advisers to offer mutual fund solutions for employer-sponsored 403(b)(7) plans.