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Want to roll a Roth IRA over to a Roth 401(k)? You can't, yet
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2023
Want to roll a Roth IRA over to a Roth 401(k)? You can't, yet

Congress is trying to address the incompatibility of the accounts as state auto-IRA programs proliferate.

Edelman buys $1.5B New England retirement firm
RIAS DEC 14, 2023
Edelman buys $1.5B New England retirement firm

The deal for New England Pension Plan Systems is the third acquisition for Edelman Financial Engines this year.

Tax-focused advisor says 'most' broker-dealers 'don't understand' his business  
BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2023
Tax-focused advisor says 'most' broker-dealers 'don't understand' his business  

$100M California-based team switches to Avantax from Crown Capital Securities.

DOL hearing parses intersection of ‘best interest’ and annuity sales
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2023
DOL hearing parses intersection of ‘best interest’ and annuity sales

'It’s crystal clear for the prospective client that the insurance producer is selling,' says an insurance industry representative.

Young Americans not yet saving for retirement, they have other priorities for their dollars
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2023
Young Americans not yet saving for retirement, they have other priorities for their dollars

Edward Jones shares insights from financial advisors about young adult clients.

Industry opponents call on DOL to withdraw retirement advice proposal
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2023
Industry opponents call on DOL to withdraw retirement advice proposal

On day one of public hearing, critics argue potential new measure will alienate some clients and is 'overbroad, unnecessary and inconsistent.'

High-net-worth individuals and families have worrying gaps in their financial security
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2023
High-net-worth individuals and families have worrying gaps in their financial security

New report shows lack of protection for possessions, data and reputation.

Many clients carrying 'money trauma' into their future
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Many clients carrying 'money trauma' into their future

Report finds 79% of Americans have created a budget and are aggregating accounts in wake of inflation.

Certainty of taxes matched by certainty of tax policy for now
TAX DEC 08, 2023
Certainty of taxes matched by certainty of tax policy for now

Legislative lull means it's easier to carry out multiyear planning, says advisor.

Captrust picks up $1.1B RIA Trutina Financial
RIAS DEC 08, 2023
Captrust picks up $1.1B RIA Trutina Financial

The firm has added about $14 billion in assets this year through eight acquisitions.

Individual annuity sales to surpass $300B annually, says Limra
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Individual annuity sales to surpass $300B annually, says Limra

Sales will escalate in 2024 and 2025 according to a new forecast.

Most people value a financial advisor; the challenge is signing them up
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Most people value a financial advisor; the challenge is signing them up

Allianz study reveals substantial gap between aspiration and action.

Planning ethos shaped by grandfather’s health crisis
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2023
Planning ethos shaped by grandfather’s health crisis

'Once you enter the distribution phase of retirement, the strategy changes,' Troy Sharpe says. 'It's about understanding the impact of today's decisions on future security.'

Pontera raises another $60 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2023
Pontera raises another $60 million

Latest funding round for fintech platform allowing advisors to manage clients’ held-away assets is led by Iconiq.

Millennials more retirement ready than boomers, study finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2023
Millennials more retirement ready than boomers, study finds

Three investment options that weren't available to boomers are working to millennials' advantage.

Social Security in 2024 and beyond
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2023
Social Security in 2024 and beyond

Benefits will be higher next year, but long-term financial concerns persist.

'Annuity Yoda' sees an industry that could be more thoughtful
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 05, 2023
'Annuity Yoda' sees an industry that could be more thoughtful

Tamiko Toland, a force in the annuities business, recently started a consulting firm.

DPL Financial Partners doubles annuity sales to $2B in little more than a year
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 05, 2023
DPL Financial Partners doubles annuity sales to $2B in little more than a year

Breakaway fiduciary practices have helped accelerate the firm's sales.

White House, others question annuity safeguards 
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 04, 2023
White House, others question annuity safeguards 

Once again, annuities are at the heart of a debate over retirement savings and investor protection. The DOL says state oversight of sales of the products isn’t strong enough.

IBM’s pension idea and the future of retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 04, 2023
IBM’s pension idea and the future of retirement plans

The unusual addition of a cash balance plan could benefit the company and, observers say, workers.