Private and Digital Assets Certificate Program Revealed by NAPA
New program puts retirement plan advisors in the “best possible position” to evaluate all suitable investment options, ARA’s Graff says
Social Security’s Funding Shortfall Falls to Policymakers
A new brief by the CRR at Boston College analyzes findings from the 2026 Social Security…
Morningstar Wealth Developing Public/Private Models with Apollo, Franklin Templeton, J.P. Morgan
Model portfolios available later this year being designed to give financial advisors a…
Senate Dems Push Trump Administration to Nominate Democrats for SEC Seats
The SEC usually includes both Democratic and Republican parties in order to guarantee…
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A quarterly series devoted to 401(k) advisors and the topics that mean the most to them. In our Q2 2026 Deep Dive, sponsored by MFS Investment Management, industry experts break down the evolution of the $5 trillion target-date fund market—and how advisors and plan sponsors can balance new innovations with the proven strategies of long-term accumulation and retirement income.
Target Date Funds: A 401(k) Specialist Deep Dive
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ETF Launches Outpace Terminations in 2025
Fund providers introduced 953 ETFs in the past year, finds Cerulli
Group Urges Lawmakers to Allow CITs in 403(b)s for 14.5 Million Faith-Based and Nonprofit Workers
National Association of Christian Lawmakers adopts resolution urging President, SEC and…
Automatic Plan Features Drive Participation and Account Balance Growth
Vanguard research highlights impact of automatic solutions to retirement plan participation…
Retirement Icon Kevin Crain Joins OpenArc as Firm Pushes Benefits-Wealth Convergence
Former Bank of America exec and current IRIC leader will help guide OpenArc’s focus on…
House Appropriations Committee Advances 2027 Funding Cuts to EBSA
The bill would reduce EBSA’s spending budget by several millions of dollars
Edward Jones Steps Up Retirement Plan Game with New Partners, Products
Firm broadening its workplace retirement plan offerings with new recordkeeping and…
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Pacific Life Enhances RILA Strategy
Improvements include a new Annual Lock with Cap Rate crediting strategy, all-buffer…
FuturePlan by Ascensus Promotes Leaders to Sales Division
FuturePlan by Ascensus has announced several new promotions to its Sales teams across the…
Fixed Income, Private Assets, TDFs, Among Top Innovations for DC Plan Sponsors
Plan consultants and aggregators list key investment trends among clients in the next year…
HUB Names AI Sales Innovation VP, Hightower Advisors Expands UHNW Division
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Social Security’s Bisignano Reports ‘Record Low’ Wait Times, Yet Lawmakers Say Different
The commissioner reported improvements in service, however two lawmakers contended against…
Senators Call for Urgent Action to Address Social Security Solvency
As a new awareness campaign launches saying “Social Security is on the Ballot,” four senior…
The Costly Financial Stress of the ‘Deskless’ Worker
New Financial Finesse research finds deskless workers experience higher financial stress…
Californians List High Costs, Taxes for Retirement Savings Hardships
Eighty-five percent of California voters say that high costs of living and taxes create…
RIA Consolidation, Advisor Retirement Fuels M&A Activity
The M&A market is expected to hit $4 trillion over the next 10 years, as droves of advisors…
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Attacking the Startup Plan Tax Credit Claiming Problem with Will Hackler
Want a powerful small-market prospecting tool? Discover how retirement plan advisors can leverage startup plan tax credits to win new clients and fix a major filing gap.
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