Amanda Umpierrez is the Managing Editor of 401(k) Specialist magazine. She is a financial services reporter with nearly a decade of experience and a passion for telling stories and reporting news. She is originally from Queens, New York, but now resides in Denver, Colorado.
Republican Lawmakers Push DOL to Halt Work on Fiduciary Rule
In a new letter to the DOL, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) asked the DOL to "cease further action" on the fiduciary rule
Federal Judge Sides with DOL on ForUsAll Crypto Complaint
In the dismissal, a district judge ruled that ForUsAll could not prove the DOL's guidance had financially harmed its business
Prudential to Pay Out $1 Billion in PRT Deal with PSEG
The deal will fulfill pension plan obligations for 2,000 retirees previously employed by a PSEG business segment
American Airlines Pilot Maintains Claims in Amended 401(k) Complaint
The pilot doubled down on his claims that American Airlines prioritized ESG funds, after the airline filed a motion to dismiss
Nikki Haley Again Calls for Raising the Retirement Age
The former South Carolina governor proposed increasing the full retirement age for Gen Z and Millennial workers
TD Ameritrade Named in Another Suit Over MOVEit Breach
Plaintiffs accuse the financial institution of failing to safeguard and protect their personal information from an attack they state was foreseeable
Smart Expands Fiduciary Services to Advisors, Recordkeepers, TPAs
The services are intended to mitigate fiduciary risk among employers who lack the understanding, time, or expertise to carry out their fiduciary duties
Goldman Sachs Sells Wealth Advisory Unit to Creative Planning
Goldman Sachs' executives say the sale will help the firm carry out its ultra-high net-worth wealth management and workplace growth strategy
Offering NQDC Plans to Retain Top Talent
Latest research from NFP finds that 54% of plan sponsors offer the benefit to help participants prepare for retirement
Corporate Roundup: New Hires at Vestwell, Northern Trust, Wealthspire
Vestwell names a chief strategy officer, Northern Trust appoints a global FX leader, and Wealthspire Advisors hires a new advisor and announces their latest office