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Capital Group extends retirement plan services further with a focus on advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2025
Capital Group extends retirement plan services further with a focus on advisors

The latest updates to its recordkeeping platform, including a solution originally developed for one large 20,000-advisor client, take aim at the small to medium-sized business space.

By Leo Almazora
Why RIAs are the next growth frontier for annuities
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2025
Why RIAs are the next growth frontier for annuities

David Lau, founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, explains how the RIA boom and product innovation has fueled a slow-burn growth story in annuities.

By Leo Almazora
Black Americans’ retirement needs highlight importance of bespoke approach to planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2025
Black Americans’ retirement needs highlight importance of bespoke approach to planning

Report highlights specific financial challenges faced by significant cohort.

By Steve Randall
Who's still falling behind? Vanguard report shows retirement divide despite record participation
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2025
Who's still falling behind? Vanguard report shows retirement divide despite record participation

Despite record plan participation, many workers remain at risk of inadequate retirement savings as Social Security's future grows more uncertain.

By Leo Almazora
Plan sponsors are getting proactive in challenging times, but need more from advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2025
Plan sponsors are getting proactive in challenging times, but need more from advisors

JPMorgan Asset Management report looks at how plans are adapting.

By Steve Randall
Younger investors remain resilient amid market turbulence, survey reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2025
Younger investors remain resilient amid market turbulence, survey reveals

Use of digital tools and a longer investment horizon are clear advantages.

By Steve Randall
Wealthiest US households drive growth to $10T, but which accounts are most favored?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2025
Wealthiest US households drive growth to $10T, but which accounts are most favored?

Research reveals one type of retirement account is showing strongest growth.

By Steve Randall
Edelman Financial Engines beefs up C-suite with ex-Wells Fargo leader
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2025
Edelman Financial Engines beefs up C-suite with ex-Wells Fargo leader

The wirehouse alum is stepping into a newly created role that "combines planning philosophy, tech-enabled advice and human advice."

By Leo Almazora
Retirement uncertainty cuts across generations: Transamerica
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 20, 2025
Retirement uncertainty cuts across generations: Transamerica

National survey of workers exposes widespread retirement planning challenges for Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers.

By Leo Almazora
Social Security trustees see one less year in insolvency countdown, project shortfall to start 2034
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 18, 2025
Social Security trustees see one less year in insolvency countdown, project shortfall to start 2034

New report shows dimmed outlook for benefits to retirees and disabled Americans, creating further pressure for federal tax hikes or more borrowing.

By Leo Almazora
US annuity sales see sixth straight $100B+ quarter
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 17, 2025
US annuity sales see sixth straight $100B+ quarter

The latest LIMRA data release shows continued growth in RILAs, variable annuities, and FRD products, though researchers argue more education is still needed.

By Leo Almazora
Senate tax bill stalls as hardliners balk at changes
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 17, 2025
Senate tax bill stalls as hardliners balk at changes

The new legislative proposal, which includes more aggressive cuts to Medicaid and a lower SALT cap, threatens a goal of passing President Trump's tax-cut legislation by July 4.

By Bloomberg
Nationwide finds Medicare myth on long-term care could cost Americans dearly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2025
Nationwide finds Medicare myth on long-term care could cost Americans dearly

As a tsunami of retirees comes crashing in, three-fifths of those surveyed believe – wrongly – that the federal safety net will cover their LTC needs.

By Leo Almazora
Shakeup at Athene as insurer names veteran Grant Kvalheim CEO
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2025
Shakeup at Athene as insurer names veteran Grant Kvalheim CEO

The firm has also appointed Mike Downing and Sean Brennan as co-presidents to its US operations as it looks to proceed with an ambitious five-year growth plan.

By Leo Almazora
Health savings account contributions, investments can be boosted by one key thing
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2025
Health savings account contributions, investments can be boosted by one key thing

New research also reveals that one third of HSA holders withdrew more than they put in.

By Steve Randall
US insurers want to take a larger slice of the retirement market through the RIA channel
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2025
US insurers want to take a larger slice of the retirement market through the RIA channel

Goldman Sachs Asset Management report reveals sharpened focus on annuities.

By Steve Randall
401(k) participants seek advice, but few turn to financial advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2025
401(k) participants seek advice, but few turn to financial advisors

Cerulli research finds nearly two-thirds of active retirement plan participants are unadvised, opening a potential engagement opportunity.

By Leo Almazora
Retirees may need to be less cautious with investments, says Concurrent retirement expert
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 11, 2025
Retirees may need to be less cautious with investments, says Concurrent retirement expert

With balances in 401(k) accounts slipping, it's even more important to maximize funds.

By Steve Randall
EdgeCo bolsters AmericanTCS unit with ERISApedia deal
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 11, 2025
EdgeCo bolsters AmericanTCS unit with ERISApedia deal

The NewEdge parent company's 10th transaction in the retirement space adds compliance and prospecting support capabilities for plan advisors and other intermediaries.

By Leo Almazora
Edelman Financial Engines names Ralph Haberli as president
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2025
Edelman Financial Engines names Ralph Haberli as president

The $287 billion RIA behemoth's newest leader, with experience from Capital Group and BlackRock, will lead its workplace, employee planning, and wealth planning businesses.

By Leo Almazora