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OneDigital continues acquisition tear with purchase of $6B plan adviser
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 22, 2021
OneDigital continues acquisition tear with purchase of $6B plan adviser

The deal announced Thursday will add about $6 billion in assets across 71 retirement plans to Atlanta-based OneDigital Investment Advisors’ business.

Retirement confidence resilient despite pandemic
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 22, 2021
Retirement confidence resilient despite pandemic

The annual EBRI survey underscores workers' and retirees' optimism about the outlook for Social Security and Medicare.

Lawmakers renew push to increase SIMPLE plan contributions
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 21, 2021
Lawmakers renew push to increase SIMPLE plan contributions

The legislation would bump up the annual contribution limit, taking it from the current maximum of $13,500 to $16,500. Sens. Susan Collins and Mark Warner note the proposed increase is the midpoint between SIMPLE plans and traditional 401(k)s.

Vetting annuities for 401(k)s not an easy task
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 21, 2021
Vetting annuities for 401(k)s not an easy task

While it's simple to choose annuity providers based on price and payout rates, those costs and rates can change frequently, so the best options today might not be as good in several years, a new report concludes.

Potential Pru Retirement sale a cautionary tale of a 401(k) innovator
RIAS APR 20, 2021
Potential Pru Retirement sale a cautionary tale of a 401(k) innovator

It is no wonder, but certainly disappointing, that one of the industry’s most innovative providers, Prudential Retirement, is reportedly exploring a sale. That highlights how much record keeping has become a commodity focused on scale and costs.

DOL arms investors with rollover questions that could catch some advisers off guard
RIAS APR 20, 2021
DOL arms investors with rollover questions that could catch some advisers off guard

The timing of those questions, such as 'are you a fiduciary?' is not great for advisers relying on the DOL’s temporary enforcement policy until Dec. 20, the compliance deadline for the new rules, one lawyer said.

Many affluent retirees reluctant to draw down savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 19, 2021
Many affluent retirees reluctant to draw down savings

Some leading retirement experts are questioning whether advisers should rethink their assumptions about retirement spending when creating financial plans.

Shared emergency accounts could hint at higher savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 19, 2021
Shared emergency accounts could hint at higher savings

The results of a recent experiment show people saved more, spent less and felt more secure financially while saving as a group, according to the nonprofit Commonwealth.

The latest in financial #AdviserTech — April 2021
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 19, 2021
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — April 2021

The big news, announcements and underlying trends emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisers!

Pro bono opportunities, need rise during pandemic
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 15, 2021
Pro bono opportunities, need rise during pandemic

Last year, there was a 27% uptick in the number of cases advisers working with the Foundation for Financial Planning reported.

Hub acquires assets of $1.6 billion retirement firm
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 15, 2021
Hub acquires assets of $1.6 billion retirement firm

Peter Vacheron and the team at IBG Financial Partners in Foxborough, Massachusetts, will join Hub’s retirement unit.

How to help clients plan for health care costs in retirement
OPINION APR 15, 2021
How to help clients plan for health care costs in retirement

Advisers can utilize cutting-edge financial planning tools to help ease clients' concerns by showing them how they can save to cover medical expenses during retirement.

Prudential weighs sale of its retirement arm
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2021
Prudential weighs sale of its retirement arm

Unloading the business could bring in more than $2 billion, as CEO Charles Lowrey executes a three-year strategy to transform the business.

Are you aware of the expanded opportunity set for investors created by the pandemic?
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2021
Are you aware of the expanded opportunity set for investors created by the pandemic?

The pandemic has driven substantial divergence between innovative health care companies and those that have lost market share because of failing to address demands created by the spread of the virus.

DOL releases guidance on Trump-era fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2021
DOL releases guidance on Trump-era fiduciary rule

In a set of frequently asked questions, the agency said a recommendation to rollover retirement funds from a company plan to an individual retirement account can be part of an ongoing client-adviser relationship and trigger a fiduciary standard of care.

Luma partners with Cannex to offer annuity data tool
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2021
Luma partners with Cannex to offer annuity data tool

Luma aims to get a broader set of advisers to engage with annuities with access to the Cannex database and annuity-focused tools.

Competing on customization: Fintech's future in retirement planning
OPINION APR 13, 2021
Competing on customization: Fintech's future in retirement planning

Social Security is forecast to run out of funds by 2035, company pensions (as well as full-time employment itself) are in decline, and millions are facing a squeeze on savings. People planning for their retirement are looking for fresh advice to help guarantee long-term financial security.

Diminished capacity creates new investment risk
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2021
Diminished capacity creates new investment risk

White paper says financial services firms must adapt to the threat or pay the price.

How yoga can help improve retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2021
How yoga can help improve retirement plans

People benefit from being flexible, and the defined-contribution industry can too, as it attempts to provide benefits in a way that takes into account the individual needs of employees.

PlanMember Financial and Newport Group launch PEP
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2021
PlanMember Financial and Newport Group launch PEP

Newport will serve as the pooled employer plan provider and PlanMember will supply 3(38) fiduciary investment services.