Guests at the RPA Convergence Broker-Dealer Roundtable and Thinktank say it might be a while before annuities are used in many plans.
A small section of Tuesday's spending bill will help some employers avoid partial plan terminations
Industry consolidation, financial wellness, data and new ways to work in the pandemic reality were among things on attendees' minds at the latest RPA event
Record keepers lament the tendency for many plans to stay put, but big 401(k)s are often priced so low that no one bids for them
The measure follows legislation that would let nonprofits participate in pooled employer plans
Requesting a lump payout can make sense for some people.
The new interpretation on the definition of advice has some benefits for plan advisers, and it will be in place even if the rule is halted
Participants contributed 7.6% of their pay, while employers put in 5.3%, the survey finds
Consolidation in this business gives opportunities and challenges, guests at the RPA Convergence Roundtable and Think Tank said.
People are tacking on nearly $2,000 to credit card balances pay for holiday presents, a survey found
No retroactive payouts are available before full retirement age
The rule's effective date falls after the Biden administration comes into power, meaning its ultimate fate remains unclear
The measure, led by Rep. Andy Levin, would require advisers to consider environmental, social and governance factors in investment decisions
The decision follows a similar one by Prudential Financial to stop selling variable annuities with living benefits, amid extremely low interest rates
The IRMAA surcharges outlined in notification letters apply only to 2021 Medicare premiums based on 2019 tax returns.
The move could curb shareholder actions related to sustainable investing
In an unusual move, a broker-dealer is picking up a plan administrator
Record keeping will be done by Vestwell, investing by Envestnet
The recent RPA Convergence Broker-Dealer Roundtable and Think Tank highlighted opportunities and challenges.
At a Senate hearing, a financial adviser and an insurance executive back small-business incentives and raising RMD age
