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Advisers can adopt strategies to counteract arguments against trying to maximize contributions
Retirement plan consultant builds service for plans with less than $2M in assets.
Firm denies allegations made by its own retirement plan participants in four-year-old case that was set to go to trial April 13.
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The insurer will acquire LearnVest for an undisclosed amount, with LearnVest saying its platform will maintain its brand identity and business relationships.
Learnvest-Northwestern deal bodes well for fin tech firms, robos, but it's uncertain whether the financial planning service can maintain its indie culture.
