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OneDigital inks deal for Wintrust’s retirement advisory business
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2024
OneDigital inks deal for Wintrust’s retirement advisory business

The acquisition will see $2.6 billion in retirement planning assets for over 40,000 participants added to OneDigital’s book.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth management division helps propel Empower to new records
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2024
Wealth management division helps propel Empower to new records

The 10-year-old firm has seen strong growth in its assets, client base, and earnings.

By Steve Randall
DOL retirement security rule would be 'disastrous,' GOP rep says
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2024
DOL retirement security rule would be 'disastrous,' GOP rep says

Democrats at a House hearing say the retirement rule will ensure workers, retirees and retirement plan sponsors receive advice that is in their best interest.

By Josh Welsh
New York state pension fund selling holdings in Exxon, other energy companies
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2024
New York state pension fund selling holdings in Exxon, other energy companies

The retirement fund says it plans to now focus on investments in utility companies and their efforts to shift away from fossil fuels.

By Bloomberg
Retirement income literacy lacking among older Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2024
Retirement income literacy lacking among older Americans

The study exposes demographic fault lines in financial knowledge, with advised individuals scoring higher on several fronts.

By Leo Almazora
What, me worry? Most people's retirement egos are inflated
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2024
What, me worry? Most people's retirement egos are inflated

While many say they can easily cut spending in retirement, one advisor says it's not so easy.

By Emile Hallez
Deep client relationships drive culture at Advus
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2024
Deep client relationships drive culture at Advus

Mark Lamoriello, CEO of Advus Financial Partners, explains why client relationships not AUM drives his firm.

By Emily Douglas
EBSA reports $1.4B recovery haul from 2023 enforcement actions
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2024
EBSA reports $1.4B recovery haul from 2023 enforcement actions

The DOL unit closed nearly 200 criminal investigations and recovered more than $840 million through formal enforcement actions.

By Leo Almazora
Target-date funds hit $3.5T in record surge
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2024
Target-date funds hit $3.5T in record surge

Mutual funds narrowly maintained their lead over collective investment trusts, but CITs are growing faster, suggesting a potential shift in leadership this year.

By Leo Almazora
Student loan debt negatively impacts 401(k) contributions, study reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2024
Student loan debt negatively impacts 401(k) contributions, study reveals

Employee financial wellness programs can help get retirement savings back on track.

By Steve Randall
Milliman headed to trial over its 401(k)
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2024
Milliman headed to trial over its 401(k)

The case revolves around three collective investment trusts in the plan that were subadvised by the firm.

By Emile Hallez
FPA, CFP Board diverge on DOL investment advice proposal
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2024
FPA, CFP Board diverge on DOL investment advice proposal

While the CFP Board supports the proposal, the FPA has expressed concerns about the DOL rule potentially raising compliance costs for members, increasing the cost of advice and reducing access to advice for some.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Financial wellness benefits a ‘must-have’ work perk: Vestwell
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2024
Financial wellness benefits a ‘must-have’ work perk: Vestwell

Poll of more than 1,200 workers highlights shifting savings habits, student debt woes, and overwhelming demand for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Voya unveils dual QDIA for retirement plan members
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2024
Voya unveils dual QDIA for retirement plan members

The offering automatically transitions employees approaching retirement age from a target-date fund to a managed account program.

By Leo Almazora
After 2023 stock rally, new wave of 'great retirement' washes over US
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2024
After 2023 stock rally, new wave of 'great retirement' washes over US

The number of retirees outpaces a Federal Reserve economist's model by millions.

By Bloomberg
Americans boosted their 401(k) savings in 2023, BofA report reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2024
Americans boosted their 401(k) savings in 2023, BofA report reveals

There were fewer hardship withdrawals taken last year, too.

By Steve Randall
Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2024
Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges

Limra research reveals concerns around retirement, disability, and unexpected emergencies among Black adults.

By Leo Almazora
Retirement plan administrator accused of stealing millions
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2024
Retirement plan administrator accused of stealing millions

EBSA found that the third-party administrator embezzled at least $5.5 million in retirement plan assets.

By Leo Almazora
Employers using 'top hat' plans to sweeten exec comp packages
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Employers using 'top hat' plans to sweeten exec comp packages

Four-fifths of employers acknowledge the role of non-qualified deferred compensation plans in attracting key recruits.

By Leo Almazora
Congress takes another shot at federal auto IRA
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Congress takes another shot at federal auto IRA

Since the auto IRA was proposed 18 years ago, the only successful efforts have been in the states.

By Emile Hallez