Retirement Planning

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Diversity of thought, plus a culture of inclusion equals a prosperous future
OPINION MAY 18, 2019
Diversity of thought, plus a culture of inclusion equals a prosperous future

It's vitally important to develop new leaders who expect diversity and inclusion to be a core part of company strategy

By Pamela Popp
Consolidation alters RPA space
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2019
Consolidation alters RPA space

Pressure mounts for smaller firms, as benefits of scale become more important.

By Jeff Benjamin
Are record keepers friend or foe to 401(k) advisers?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2019
Are record keepers friend or foe to 401(k) advisers?

Record keepers are offering services to retirement plan participants that are raising the hackles of RPAs.

By Greg Iacurci
What keeps these executives up at night?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2019
What keeps these executives up at night?

Real talk about real industry concerns.

By Ellie Zhu
10 largest RIA aggregators focused on defined-contribution plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2019
10 largest RIA aggregators focused on defined-contribution plans

We break down the data by firm, assets and advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
Ed Slott: How tax reform impacted popular IRA strategies
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 17, 2019
Ed Slott: How tax reform impacted popular IRA strategies

Advisers need to pay particular attention to Roth conversions and qualified charitable distributions

By Greg Iacurci
Ladenburg looking at student loans, impact investing, health care for future fintech investments
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 17, 2019
Ladenburg looking at student loans, impact investing, health care for future fintech investments

At its second Innovation Symposium, the firm considered which issues will affect the future of financial advice.

By Ryan W. Neal
Michael Kitces says traditional retirement investment strategy is wrong
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2019
Michael Kitces says traditional retirement investment strategy is wrong

Instead of reducing equity exposure as clients age, data suggests doing the opposite.

By Ryan W. Neal
LTC insurer offering co-pays to blunt soaring premium increases
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2019
LTC insurer offering co-pays to blunt soaring premium increases

John Hancock policyholders would get a discount on their premium in return for agreeing to pay a bigger portion of their claims in the future.

By Greg Iacurci
5 tactics to improve client retirement readiness
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2019
5 tactics to improve client retirement readiness

Morningstar's Sarah Newcomb says ensure clients aren't overwhelmed by having to make too many decisions, and are realistic about spending and saving.

By Ryan W. Neal
The world is flat and some people like it that way
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2019
The world is flat and some people like it that way

Change is hard, but these six wealth management trends won't wait.

By Steve Gresham
New bill links 401(k) matches to student loan payments
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2019
New bill links 401(k) matches to student loan payments

Measure would allow companies to make contributions to retirement plans for employees paying down college debt.

By Greg Iacurci
Advisers need to reinvent how they deal with aging clients, says longevity expert
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2019
Advisers need to reinvent how they deal with aging clients, says longevity expert

Consumer expectations about aging and retirement are rapidly changing.

By Greg Iacurci
One retirement risk few people talk about
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2019
One retirement risk few people talk about

Senior depression is often overlooked when financial advisers consider hurdles their clients may face as they age.

By Jamie Hopkins
Cross-selling poised to be next 401(k) 'battleground' issue
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 13, 2019
Cross-selling poised to be next 401(k) 'battleground' issue

Advisers selling wealth management or financial wellness services should be careful, according to experts.

By Greg Iacurci
Whistle-blower Ted Siedle sees pensions as hotbed for fraud
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2019
Whistle-blower Ted Siedle sees pensions as hotbed for fraud

The man who won the largest whistle-blower award in SEC history thinks pension mismanagement is hobbling U.S. retirement security.

By Greg Iacurci
Average Fidelity 401(k) balance increases sixfold over past decade to almost $300,000
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2019
Average Fidelity 401(k) balance increases sixfold over past decade to almost $300,000

Gen X investors saw average accounts rise to $268,900 from $37,000.

By Bloomberg
Actively managed TDFs are getting edged out
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2019
Actively managed TDFs are getting edged out

Passive target-date funds, which invest primarily in index funds, got nearly all the new money flowing into target-date funds last year

By Greg Iacurci
Eaton Vance settles 401(k) lawsuit for $3.45 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 08, 2019
Eaton Vance settles 401(k) lawsuit for $3.45 million

Class-action suit alleged the firm mismanaged its own retirement plan and profited at the expense of employees.

By Greg Iacurci
Future retirees often overestimate Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 08, 2019
Future retirees often overestimate Social Security benefits

Advisory clients are better informed about claiming strategies.

By Mary Beth Franklin