Auto-IRA programs have been enacted in five states that would cover an estimated 10.4 million workers.
The firms are able to deliver the funds at low cost to small 401(k) plans, but some question if there's a potential conflict involved in recommending proprietary funds.
Market shifts will largely remain intact in the event the regulation is amended or scrapped, and non-specialists are adjusting.
Retirement Plan Adviser will feature stories on the issues and trends that affect plan advisers, as well as commentary from thought leaders.
Why asset manager units focused on these plans, facing some harsh realities, are in a state of change.
Firms look to retirement advisers to be experts on the law, and even sometimes on their investments
Maintaining a presence within social networks should not be viewed as a silver bullet, but part of an overall strategy for growth.
They must enroll when they turn 65 or face lifelong penalties.
Firms are moving forward with changes because it makes sense for advisers and their clients.
American Funds and American Century saw the largest percentage growth last year among prominent TDF providers.
Family conflicts often arise when money mixes with grief.
Wirehouse is broadening the pool of advisers who can work with retirement plans as an investment fiduciary.
<i>InvestmentNews</i> announced Wednesday that it is expanding its retirement plan adviser coverage by recruiting a nationally recognized expert of that growing market to help guide its efforts.
The regulation may not cause a flood of new referrals as non-specialists exit the 401(k) market. It might actually have the opposite effect.
Outsourcing ongoing investment monitoring and education meetings, taking work on a project basis and charging a flat fee are ways advisers can help small plans while making revenue.
They must enroll when they turn 65 or face lifelong penalties.
Just like their politics, even IRA required minimum distribution rules apply differently for each of them.
Length of marriage, years since divorce and age of ex-spouses affect claiming options.
