Products November 14th, 2023 Envestnet, Empower Launch 401(k) Plan Solution for Financial Advisers The retirement platform is geared toward wealth managers seeking a plan option and includes four options for providers of target-date...
Data & Research September 11th, 2023 Economic Slowdown, Inflation, Top List of Adviser Concerns in PGIM Study A new survey by the asset manager also shows that more than half of respondents view U.S. Treasurys, investment-grade corporate...
In Practice September 11th, 2023 Adviser Opportunities in Serving the K-12 Education Market Jim Kiley of Security Benefit outlines the multiple opportunities available to retirement plan advisers with school district employees.
In Practice September 6th, 2023 Breaking Barriers: Reimagining How to Attract, Retain Women in Finance It’s a well-known and widely discussed fact: Women are significantly underrepresented in the financial adviser community. How can we change...
Deals & People August 7th, 2023 Advisory M&A Ameriprise adds 3 teams worth total of $1.1B in client assets; Mercer Advisors Snags Texas-based $680M wealth advisory; Cetera adds...
Deals & People July 28th, 2023 Retirement Industry People Moves AdvicePay names Suaickie CEO as Moore shifts to board; Plan Sponsor University brings on Kelleher as consultant; Ascensus names retirement...
The Markets July 27th, 2023 Managed Account Sponsors Shifting Advisers off Portfolio Management, According to Cerulli Recent surveying shows more managed account sponsors are moving advisers to focus on clients, relying on home office or outsourced...
Data & Research July 24th, 2023 Schwab: Financial Advisers Using Behavioral Finance Gain More in New Assets Advisers also turned to personalized options such as direct indexing to stand out for clients.
Compliance July 6th, 2023 J.P. Morgan Fined $4M for Recordkeeping and Outsourcing Failures The SEC penalty addressed recordkeeping issues including the early deletion of 47 million emails.
Deals & People June 29th, 2023 John Hancock Retirement CEO Stresses Importance of Financial Adviser Relationships The new retirement CEO sees a “heightened” interest from wealth managers in engaging with workplace retirement plans and participants.
In Practice June 20th, 2023 Emotional Needs Outweigh Financial for People Working With FAs People more often turn to advisers for coaching and piece of mind than for specific financial needs, according to new...
In Practice May 31st, 2023 House Passes Small Entity Update Act to Evaluate Size Cutoff for Advisories The bill would require the SEC to study and update its definition of ‘small entity,’ which could significantly impact independent...
Deals & People May 30th, 2023 MassMutual Names New Financial Advisory, Annuity Leaders Mike Fanning, who oversaw the firm’s sale of its retirement recordkeeping division to Empower, is set to retire.
Compliance April 20th, 2023 SEC Updates Guidance on Adviser Investment Obligations The latest guidance adds teeth to initial Regulation Best Interest, passed in 2019.
In Practice April 5th, 2023 Plan Sponsors Say They’re Seeking “Soft Skills” From Advisers A panel of plan sponsors note both tangible and intangible traits they seek in retirement plan advisers.
In Practice February 26th, 2023 Survey: Financial Advisers Not Optimistic About Future of ESG Investing Political tensions around ESG, furthered this week with a presidential candidate running in part on anti-ESG sentiment, are turning off...
Data & Research February 21st, 2023 Early Years Are Formative for Female Advisers’ Success, Survey Shows Female advisers reported needing up to 10 years of experience to feel confident in their profession.
In Practice February 8th, 2023 Panel: False Ideas About Financial Advisement May Be Limiting Diversity A panel of financial professionals said misunderstandings about educational requirements or beliefs that the industry does not serve all communities...
Products November 22nd, 2022 Adviser Product Partnerships DPL partners with Corebridge Financial on RIA advisory annuity solutions; Fidelity Institutional enhances adviser technology; Choreo partners with Pontera on held...
Client Service November 16th, 2022 Subpar Technology Could Steer Clients Away from Advisers Many advisers complain about lack of automation and functionality and prefer a platform that gives them more time to focus...