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Match retirement cash flow with clients’ long-term goals
Don't assume that clients intend to spend their principal in retirement.
What to do if your client wins the lottery
Advisers weigh in with their suggestions for the lucky individual who has the winning ticket for the Mega Millions drawing.
Another Senate committee unanimously passes retirement savings legislation
The bill would raise the RMD age from 72 to 75, increase catch-up contributions and allow retirement plan matches for student loan payments. It will be combined with another recently advanced Senate measure.
Wholesalers at B-D that sold GWG bonds jump ship
When wholesalers leave a broker-dealer en masse, it's a signal that the firm's efforts to sell more product and generate more revenue could be greatly hampered.
Senate committee poised to vote on retirement savings bill
The measure is likely to become part of a larger Senate counterpart to the comprehensive retirement savings bill known as SECURE 2.0 that was approved in the House earlier this year.
How investors are engaging with companies over abortion access
Recent shareholder proposals over reproductive rights have been made at Lowe's, TJX and Walmart.
In its first RIA buy, Alera Group nearly quadruples its assets to $4.7 billion
Private equity-backed Alera Group acquires $3.5 billion Wharton Business Group and says it plans to buy more firms.
Retiree travel dreams reimagined
Covid-era restrictions mean those traveling overseas should have backup plans for their health care and finances.
HHS will not readjust Medicare Part B premiums this year
But it says that Part B premiums are likely to fall in 2023 as a result of cost savings on Aduhelm, a drug to treat Alzheimer's.
Senate HELP Committee introduces draft retirement savings bill
The measure will provide part of the foundation for the Senate companion bill to SECURE 2.0, which the House approved in March.
Ameriprise unit to pay $5 million to settle SEC charges over VA sales
The firm's staff encouraged Ameriprise registered reps to offer clients the chance to swap their current variable annuity for a more expensive one.
No longer ‘annuicide’: How insurance products are reaching the fee-based channel
RIA Lab session looks at the insurance industry's evolution toward providing custodial-like relationships with advisers.
Convergence of health care costs and retirement planning
Software helps advisers incorporate clients' Medicare expenses into their retirement plans.
Northwestern Mutual adds ESG option for wealthy clients
The new 'white glove, customized' options for high-net-worth clients are available from the company’s advisers.
Fidelity study shows retirees way off on health care cost estimates
Fidelity estimates a 65-year-old couple retiring this year will spend $315,000 on health care and medical costs throughout their retirement, which is up 5% from its estimate last year.
N.J. adviser charged with posing as police officer in botched robbery
Anthony Naso and an accomplice identified themselves as law enforcement and wore police-style badges during an attempted robbery in 2020, according to police.
Fiduciary group offers best practices for using annuities in retirement plans
The key to a prudent process for selecting annuities for a retirement plan is to assess cost, performance and risk factors.
Momentum continues for SECURE 2.0 legislation
Measures that would build on the SECURE Act's efforts to improve retirement security could run into trouble if consumer advocates zero in on annuity reform.
First-quarter annuity sales driven by record sales in March
Total US annuity sales rose 4% to $63.6 billion, according to the Secure Retirement Institute.
Experts stress retirement strategy preferences go beyond maximizing return
Advisers should talk to their clients about their comfort level with risk and whether they prefer a safety-first approach.