Why Diversity Still Matters in Financial Services
Even as diversity comes under attack—being blamed for incidents like the recent aircraft accident in DC—it remains a critical factor for success in the workplace...
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Key Takeaways from the 6th Annual RPA Roundtable & Think Tank
At the 6th Annual RPA Broker/Dealer Roundtable held in NYC September 4 and 5, key themes centered on the convergence of wealth management and retirement...
401(k) Real Chat: Saumen Chattppadhyay
In a Wealth Management RPA RealChat, Fred Barstein, Contributing Editor for Wealth Management’s RPA Omnichannel and CEO at TRAU, TPSU, and 401kTV, interviews Saumen Chattppadhyay,...
Managing Conflicts in Retirement Planning: Prioritizing Transparency
Navigating the complex world of retirement planning often involves grappling with conflicts of interest. Consider the scenario faced by senior managers of a publicly traded...
Strategic Shift: Moving Towards Zero Plan Fees in the Evolving Retirement Landscape
The prospect of plan fees for advisors and record keepers hitting zero may seem improbable, given that a significant portion of their revenue is derived...
Bugielski Case: Unpacking the Impact on Retirement Planning Fees
The Bugielski v. AT&T Services, Inc. case, currently under consideration by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, poses significant implications for retirement plan sponsors, record...
Retirement Planning Challenges: Conflicts and Competition
The retirement planning industry has a tough time reaching many people without traditional advisors. There are major problems like not having enough data and people...
401(k) Industry at a Crossroads
401(k) industry practices and keeping an eye toward the future were on the program at the recent WealthManagement.com EDGE conference. As has become customary, the...
401(k) Plan Litigation Turns Another Page
401(k) plan litigation in the qualified retirement plan space has been an area of significant growing attention over recent years. Qualified retirement plans designed to...
ESG Interest and Attention Grows by New Veto
ESG interest and attention seem to have a new friend in the Executive Branch of Government. With the stroke of a presidential-pen, President Biden has...
