Industry experts explain how they structure their practice to produce the best results.
Month-in-Review: November 2023
Take a look at what happened last month and what’s ahead in the market and economic environment. Check out the latest Month in Review.
Biden 401(k) Rule Triggers New Look at Employer Provider Risks
Newly proposed rules widening the US Labor Department’s umbrella of strict fiduciary investment advice standards are pressuring employer plan sponsors to reevaluate the kinds of businesses they hire on behalf of workers.
What the 2024 Election Will Mean for Advisers
When it comes to retirement planning, expect increased attention on the fiduciary investment adviser proposal, contribution limits and tax cuts.
Take Under Advisement
The conversation about retirement often focuses on the total offering: Is the match competitive with peer companies? Are investment fees in line with industry standards? Such are important considerations, but at the core of any retirement plan is the investment menu.
DOL Proposes New Fiduciary Advice Rule
On October 31, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed amendment to the definition of an investment advice fiduciary. Read on to find out more.
IBM Plans to End 5% Employer Matching in 401(k) Plan
The American multinational technology company is pulling its traditional 401(k) company match in favor of a company retirement account contribution for all employees.
Breaking Down the DOL’s Five-Part Test
The history behind the test and where it could potentially stand with the new fiduciary proposal.
Month-in-Review: October 2023
Take a look at what happened last month and what’s ahead in the market and economic environment. Check out the latest Month in Review.
Fiduciary News Alert: November 2023
On October 31, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed amendment to the definition of an investment advice fiduciary. Although it will be common to consider this the “new fiduciary rule”, the DOL was careful to title it as the “Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary.”