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Schwab joins Fidelity in credential-sharing crackdown; Pontera escalates Fidelity blame
CUSTODIAN NOV 10, 2025
Schwab joins Fidelity in credential-sharing crackdown; Pontera escalates Fidelity blame

As Schwab forces clients to reset credentials to curb third-party access, the 401(k) fintech Pontera maintains "Fidelity stands alone in its decision to lock out thousands of consumers from their own accounts."

By Andrew Cohen
Who, me? Nearly two-thirds of millionaires reject 'wealthy' label, says Northwestern Mutual
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2025
Who, me? Nearly two-thirds of millionaires reject 'wealthy' label, says Northwestern Mutual

Survey data reveal how high-net-worth Americans are split on inheritance plans, and what an abundance of "self-made" millionaires says about financial planning.

By Leo Almazora
Aquarian Capital to acquire Brighthouse Financial in $4.1B deal
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 06, 2025
Aquarian Capital to acquire Brighthouse Financial in $4.1B deal

The deal positions Brighthouse for continued growth as it maintains leadership in variable annuities, as well as a potential competitive edge in 401(k) plans.

By Leo Almazora
Financial stress takes a toll on Americans' health, MassMutual report reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2025
Financial stress takes a toll on Americans' health, MassMutual report reveals

Head of wealth management, Vaughn Bowman, speaks with InvestmentNews.

By Steve Randall
NFP names new national leaders for retirement and wealth practices
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2025
NFP names new national leaders for retirement and wealth practices

The top-level changes come in the wake of the Aon-owned firm's divestment of Wealthspire and other affiliated wealth businesses to PE firm Madison Dearborn Partners.

By Leo Almazora
November celebrates 'Long-Term Care Awareness Month' by focusing on 'sandwich generation'
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2025
November celebrates 'Long-Term Care Awareness Month' by focusing on 'sandwich generation'

Advisors highlight 'Long-Term Care Awareness Month' by offering financial tips to adults simultaneously taking care of their parents and children.

By Gregg Greenberg
Just 6 in 10 feel secure about retirement, require smarter, tailored planning advice
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2025
Just 6 in 10 feel secure about retirement, require smarter, tailored planning advice

Rising financial anxiety adds to need for custom solutions, report urges.

By Steve Randall
ETF issuers double down on active product development as flows surge
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 31, 2025
ETF issuers double down on active product development as flows surge

Providers target wirehouses and RIAs as active ETF assets top $1 trillion, but distribution and education concerns remain.

By Leo Almazora
Open Trump accounts to all IRA providers, ICI urges Treasury Department
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2025
Open Trump accounts to all IRA providers, ICI urges Treasury Department

An open letter from the industry group highlights need for an open marketplace, broader eligible investments, and operational clarity ahead of next year's rollout.

By Leo Almazora
Pontera's anti-Fidelity manifesto misses key 401(k) risks, argues Absolute Capital CEO
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2025
Pontera's anti-Fidelity manifesto misses key 401(k) risks, argues Absolute Capital CEO

Auditability, plan sponsor policies, and state-level regulatory guidance could also create compliance risks for advisors looking to manage held-away client assets.

By Leo Almazora
Annuity sales hit new high as Americans seek income security amid inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2025
Annuity sales hit new high as Americans seek income security amid inflation

Preliminary data from LIMRA show double-digit growth for registered annuity products amid another record $100 billion-plus quarter.

By Leo Almazora
Democratic Senators Warren, Sanders blast Trump executive order on alts in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2025
Democratic Senators Warren, Sanders blast Trump executive order on alts in 401(k)s

Lawmakers press the DOL and SEC for answers as they flag risks and ethical concerns for retirement plans investing in private markets and digital assets.

By Leo Almazora
Mass affluent Americans confident about retirement, but few have a plan: Prudential
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 28, 2025
Mass affluent Americans confident about retirement, but few have a plan: Prudential

Majority of mass affluent Americans feel ready for retirement, but few have factored in inflation, healthcare costs, or sought professional advice.

By Leo Almazora
Dynasty takes minority stake in Grantd, expands equity compensation focus
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 27, 2025
Dynasty takes minority stake in Grantd, expands equity compensation focus

Dynasty Financial Partners CEO Shirl Penney says investment in stock plan platform will be "of enormous value to the evolution of the independent RIA space."

By Leo Almazora
VestGen targets retirement plan sponsors with national platform expansion
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 26, 2025
VestGen targets retirement plan sponsors with national platform expansion

Firm taps seasoned team from Osaic, boosting institutional capabilities for plan sponsors.

By Steve Randall
Obamacare premiums set to surge 30% as subsidy support falls away
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2025
Obamacare premiums set to surge 30% as subsidy support falls away

Biggest premiums in Affordable Care Act EVER on the cards.

By Matthew Sellers
Social Security COLA for 2026 set at 2.8% as inflation persists
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2025
Social Security COLA for 2026 set at 2.8% as inflation persists

Annual cost-of-living adjustment will boost average monthly benefits, yet concerns remain about the adequacy of payments and the program’s long-term funding.

By Leo Almazora
'Junk IRAs' could morph into a $43B problem for retirement savers by 2030
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2025
'Junk IRAs' could morph into a $43B problem for retirement savers by 2030

A new report analyzing data from EBRI makes no bones about the risks from left-behind 401(k)s getting rolled into poorly performing safe harbor IRAs.

By Leo Almazora
US pension system holds steady as global peers advance, Mercer index shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 22, 2025
US pension system holds steady as global peers advance, Mercer index shows

America's C+ grade underscores solid foundations but highlights urgent reform priorities.

By Steve Randall
How plan sponsors can bring alternatives into retirement portfolios
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 22, 2025
How plan sponsors can bring alternatives into retirement portfolios

Wilshire's Chip Castille says education, technology, careful liquidity management are key.

By Steve Randall