In Practice July 21st, 2023 AI Meets Retirement: How Newfront is Mining 5500s, Leveraging Chatbots The tech-focused advisory recently brought its AI-driven benefit solutions to Congress. This fall, it will be using AI capabilities to...
The Markets July 20th, 2023 Investment Service and Product Launches Savvy Wealth launches AI-powered adviser platform; MassMutual, Nationwide announce buffered annuities; and Touchstone launches ETF focused on securitized income.
Client Service July 20th, 2023 Pontera CEO: Advisers Agnostic as to Where Retirement Assets Sit The fintech firm connecting advisers to 401(k) account management announced another in a string of partnerships Thursday with Founders Financial,...
Deals & People July 18th, 2023 Fiducient Advisors Names Sabrina Bailey CEO Fiducient brings on retirement and asset management veteran from the London Stock Exchange.
Deals & People July 17th, 2023 Advisory M&A Hub expands in Southeast; Nava acquires benefits consultancy; Cerity adds wealth managers focused on women-owned businesses; and more.
In Practice July 12th, 2023 The PLANADVISER Interview: Jay Jumper, CEO, Future Capital The head of a retirement plan advice and managed account provider discusses the ‘race to the participant’ and why some...
In Practice July 11th, 2023 Cogent: Advisers Should Lean Into 401(k) Cost-Cutting Conversations A new Cogent report shows plan sponsors are more likely to direct heightened scrutiny, including cost-cutting, toward their retirement plans.
Deals & People July 6th, 2023 Cbiz Adds to Retirement Plan Capability With APA Acquisition The financial and insurance advisory brings on Indianapolis-based American Pension Advisors, along with its 1,200 clients.
Practice Management July 3rd, 2023 Best Practices for Scaling a Retirement Advisory Firm Growing a practice isn’t easy, especially amid a tight labor market. What are some best practices in growing a retirement...
Practice Management July 3rd, 2023 The Business Benefit to Succession Planning Planning for the future of a retirement plan or wealth advisory isn’t just about the years ahead—it can help drive...
In Practice June 27th, 2023 Experts: Plan Committees Need Consistent Focus on Cybersecurity Communicating digital safeguards to participants and engaging IT teams are key, experts said at the PLANSPONSOR National Conference.
Deals & People June 22nd, 2023 OneDigital Acquires $3.8B Retirement, Wealth Shop StoneStreet Equity The deal is the fourth retirement and wealth acquisition of the year for OneDigital and expands its Northeast presence.
Deals & People June 15th, 2023 SageView to Acquire Retirement Benefits Group’s Founding Team The advisory aggregator will acquire retirement plan consulting firm leads with $5.2 billion in assets under administration.
In Practice June 13th, 2023 As Health Care Regs Tighten, Retirement Advisers May Have a Role Retirement plan advisers can assist peers with health care plan sponsor fiduciary rules, according to some industry players.
Compliance June 13th, 2023 SEC Issues Rare ‘Pre-Emptive’ Warning in Expanded Marketing Rule Risk Alert The SEC is getting out ahead of potential adviser missteps in following its new client marketing rules—but advisers should still...
In Practice June 12th, 2023 Top Retirement Plan Advisers Weigh In on Potential, Pitfalls of SECURE 2.0 PLANADVISER’s top retirement adviser pulse survey finds optimism about the legislation, alongside a healthy dose of questions and advice for...
Compliance June 12th, 2023 Could Health Care Regulation Go the Way of Retirement Plans? Regulation from CAA ’21 is pushing employer-sponsored health care programs toward fiduciary rules that will look familiar to retirement plan...
Compliance June 9th, 2023 SEC Broadens Adviser Marketing Rule Compliance Exams The regulator has added three new areas of review to the adviser marketing rule that has been in effect since...
Deals & People June 8th, 2023 Hub Grows in Michigan with Purchase of 7-Firm Collective The company also acquires an insurance lead-generation platform as it grows across insurance, benefits, retirement and wealth management.
Deals & People June 7th, 2023 NFP Acquires ACG, Expanding Retirement, Wealth Capabilities NFP and its Wealthspire Advisors division bring on a Virginia-based corporate retirement advisory, TPA and wealth manager.