Fees for plans with $10 million have increased 12% in five years, while those for plans with $100 million have declined 20%.
GAO report reveals 48% have nothing put away in 401(k)s or individual retirement accounts.
If loss aversion is high, here's how an adviser can approach the situation and make up for lower long-term investment gains.
Data show that it's highly unlikely retirees will spend down their assets in the manner advisers assume they will.
The well-recognized merits of passive investing do not mean that all index investments are prudent or superior to active alternatives in all situations.
Congressional panel holds hearings, but no action is expected this year.
Advisers will have to make some tough calls — for clients and for themselves
Wirehouse will allow more advisers to manage retirement plan menus on a discretionary basis via a Bank of America chief investment office selection.
Retirement plan businesses that ignore this necessity will be left behind
Tech-augmented financial wellness will yield better results as wellness programs become a standard offering for employers.
Use of managed accounts and new products threatens to squeeze fund managers out.
There is appetite from 401(k) participants, and options to feed them.
The technology has the potential to change and improve how advisers do business.
Vendors reluctant to provide details on cyberdefenses.
Empower's new product lets advisers select the underlying investments.
In some instances, there are as many as five regulators overseeing 401(k) plans.
Most advisers have a tough time discussing health issues with clients — and that imperils them.
Jamie Hopkins will provide regular insights to help financial advisers better understand and conduct retirement income planning.
Advisers are also concerned that these programs are serving as distribution outlets for proprietary financial products.
A second lawsuit has been filed alleging that the largest retirement plan record keeper received undisclosed kickbacks from mutual fund companies.
