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Nestle sued over its 401(k)
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 14, 2020
Nestle sued over its 401(k)

A class-action lawsuit alleges excessive record-keeping and managed account fees

By Emile Hallez
Wells Fargo cuts 'sizable group' of advisers after profits slump
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 14, 2020
Wells Fargo cuts 'sizable group' of advisers after profits slump

The bank reported a year-over-year decline of 815 advisers, according to its earnings report released Wednesday morning

By Bruce Kelly
Voya offers credit to retirement plans of minority-owned businesses
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 14, 2020
Voya offers credit to retirement plans of minority-owned businesses

COVID-affected nonprofits are also eligible for the $500 to $5,000 one-time credit to offset plan fees

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo third-quarter profit slumps
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 14, 2020
Wells Fargo third-quarter profit slumps

Bank takes customer remediation and restructuring charges to address old scandal

By Bloomberg
Fidelity plans to hire 4,000 over next six months
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 13, 2020
Fidelity plans to hire 4,000 over next six months

Positions being filled, which include financial advisers, represent a 15% increase in staffers who focus on clients

By Bloomberg
Savings in DC plans increase, but outcomes remain 'bleak'
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 13, 2020
Savings in DC plans increase, but outcomes remain 'bleak'

Only the top 40% of near-retirement 401(k) participants by income have enough saved for retirement

By Emile Hallez
A better alternative to withdrawal rights in trusts for children
NEWS OPINION OCT 13, 2020
A better alternative to withdrawal rights in trusts for children

Such rights can undermine protection from creditors, which is an important benefit of leaving assets in trust

By Luke Harriman
D&I award video presentations
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 13, 2020
D&I award video presentations

These individuals and firms are honored for their diversity efforts within the finance industry

By InvestmentNews
JPMorgan asset management unit  hits $3.7B in revenue
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 13, 2020
JPMorgan asset management unit hits $3.7B in revenue

The asset and wealth management division reported increased revenue and growth in AUM following moves to scale the business amid the market volatility

By Nicole Casperson
XYPN advocates for consistent regulation of fee-for-service advisory model
NEWS RIAS OCT 13, 2020
XYPN advocates for consistent regulation of fee-for-service advisory model

The group's lobbying effort must address states’ concerns about charging without delivering

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How aging advisers could hurt the 401(k) industry
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 13, 2020
How aging advisers could hurt the 401(k) industry

Retaining ownership of a practice for too long can be risky

By Fred Barstein
Social Security announces 1.3% COLA for 2021
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 13, 2020
Social Security announces 1.3% COLA for 2021

Benefits and taxable wages will increase by one of the smallest amounts ever next year

By Mary Beth Franklin
Apella Capital acquires $489 million Washington RIA
NEWS RIAS OCT 13, 2020
Apella Capital acquires $489 million Washington RIA

The purchase of Vestory expands Apella’s footprint to the Pacific Northwest

By InvestmentNews
2020 data studies
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 12, 2020
2020 data studies

Information on how to add assets and revenue, key changes in salary and optimizing technology strategies

By InvestmentNews
XYPN rules out Supreme Court appeal over Reg BI
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 12, 2020
XYPN rules out Supreme Court appeal over Reg BI

The network of fee-for-service advisers will instead focus on state-level fiduciary advocacy

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
T. Rowe Price to cut expenses on its Alaska 529 plans
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 12, 2020
T. Rowe Price to cut expenses on its Alaska 529 plans

Both in-state and national direct-sold plans will see reductions of 8.2%

By InvestmentNews
David Lerner Associates' liabilities  keep growing
NEWS FIXED INCOME OCT 12, 2020
David Lerner Associates' liabilities keep growing

The broker-dealer reported a 'negative net worth' of $22 million last year

By Bruce Kelly
Salesforce 401(k) suit dismissal a reprieve amid much litigation
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2020
Salesforce 401(k) suit dismissal a reprieve amid much litigation

A federal judge tossed the excessive-fee claims, though they will likely be refiled

By Emile Hallez
INmail: Divorce and Social Security offset rules
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2020
INmail: Divorce and Social Security offset rules

if you receive a pension from a government job, including public school teachers in about a dozen states, your Social Security benefits may be reduced.

By Mary Beth Franklin
SignatureFD appoints Heather Robertson Fortner CEO
NEWS RIAS OCT 12, 2020
SignatureFD appoints Heather Robertson Fortner CEO

Veteran of 17 years with $4 billion Atlanta RIA firm replaces Jeff Peller

By InvestmentNews