Despite the legislation's encouragement of pooled employer retirement plans, working with the small businesses likely to be most interested could be challenging
Advisers will need to be well-versed on the details before starting an aggressive marketing campaign.
Studies say Reg BI exacerbates the blurred lines between sales and professional advice.
A 'financial wellness adviser' would be better suited to the needs of independent workers.
In one indication of how rapidly the market is evolving, S&P Dow Jones launched the S&P 500 ESG Index in January.
Investment committees are often narrow and uniform, which could have negative consequences for 401(k) plan sponsors.
A new model law would allow states to do a better job of protecting the interests of those subject to guardianship.
Traditional methods of performing investment due diligence use models that may not fully correspond to reality.
The well-recognized merits of passive investing do not mean that all index investments are prudent or superior to active alternatives in all situations.
In some instances, there are as many as five regulators overseeing 401(k) plans.
