Darla Mercado

Darla Mercado writes about retirement issues and products, including taxes, annuities and 401(k) plans. She welcomes feedback and tips from readers on interesting topics. Outside of the newsroom, Darla spends her time inline skating, biking, running and swimming. She Tweets at: @Darla_Mercado

Darla Mercado
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RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2013
Hutcheson's tumble offers lessons

ERISA has teeth, outsourcing takes work are just two.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2013
ERISA lawyers: Professor's take on 401(k)s is bunk

Say plan sponsors should follow 'prudent process' to evaluate service providers.

NEWS RIAS AUG 08, 2013
Ignoring Gen Y prospects a generation gaffe

Younger generation needs financial planning guidance and present opportunity for long-term relationship

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 07, 2013
Tough road ahead for plans swindled by 401(k) champ Hutcheson

Seeking to recoup the $5.3 million swindled by 401(k) advocate Matthew Hutcheson, retirement plans could end up with just 25% to 50%. Darla Mercado on the tough road ahead.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2013
401(k) advocate Hutcheson gets 17 years for stealing client cash

401(k) advocate Matthew Hutcheson gets 17 years for stealing client cash; $5M went to home repair, stake in golf resort. Darla Mercado reports.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2013
Fiduciary backer Hutcheson found guilty of 17 counts of wire fraud

Officials charged he diverted $5 million in client money; civil case proceeding.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 04, 2013
Fiduciary champion gets his day in court

Plan adviser Hutcheson facing 17 counts of wire fraud.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2013
The Hartford pulls back on VA pullback — in a few states

Informs some clients that they can keep investment options.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2013
VA customers irate about rule changes

Advisers, regulators crying foul as insurers seek alterations.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2013
Axa offers another VA buyback opportunity