Financial Advisors Archives - Page 7 of 16 - 401k Plan Optimization, Compliance, Investment & Partners

Important Considerations for Hiring a Retirement Plan Consultant

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, Adaptability, auto re-enroll, Benchmarking & Monitoring Fees & Partners, benefit education, Compliance, cybersecurity, DC Plan Sponsors, DC plans, Digital Tools, Due Diligence, Employee training, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, Financial therapy, Financial Wellness, Retirement Advisor Specialist, Retirement Plan Consultants, Retirement Readiness

Working with a retirement plan consultant can help you design and offer a competitive retirement plan benefit to attract and retain top talent. A good...

Proactive 401(k) Management: How RPA Due Diligence Can Save Costs & Boost Engagement

By Fred Barstein / 401k Monitoring, 401k News, Adaptability, Benchmarking & Fees (ERISA, retirement plan), Benchmarking & Monitoring Fees & Partners, Benchmarking Fees, benefit education, Client connection, Communication, Confidence, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, Financial Advisors, Financial Wellness, Financial Wellness, retirement advisor satisfaction, rpaDD, TRIPLE F ADVISOR

Proactive 401(k) Management: How RPA Due Diligence Can Save Costs & Boost Engagement During a recent conversation on 401kTV, Fred Barstein interviewed Kristina, a controller...

Key Takeaways from the 6th Annual RPA Roundtable & Think Tank

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, 6th Annual RPA Broker/Dealer Roundtable, Benchmarking & Monitoring Fees & Partners, Benchmarking Fees, Benchmarking Funds, benefit education, collaboration, Committees, Communication, Compliance, Conflict of Interest, Convergence & Advisor M&A, DOL, Economy, evolving and adapting, Fiduciary, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, financial wellness, participation, Recordkeeping, Regs and Regulators, Retirement Committee, Retirement Plan Committee, Senior Management Engagement

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...

Convergence & Advisor M&A: Shaping the Future of Wealth, Retirement, & Benefits

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, Client connection, collaboration, Communication, Convergence, Convergence & Advisor M&A, DC Plan Sponsors, evolving and adapting, Fiduciary, Financial Advice, Financial Advisors, financial literacy, Financial Wellness, innovation

The concept of convergence between wealth management, retirement planning, and workplace benefits is no longer seen as a passing trend, as indicated by a recent...

IRS Issues New Guidance for SECURE 2.0 401(k) Student Loan Match

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, benefit education, benefits committee, Change, Communication, Confidence, DC Plan Sponsors, Economy, Emergency Savings, Fiduciary, Financial Advice, Financial Advisors, Financial Wellness, Financial Wellness, ira, IRA Roll overs and Roll ins, Legislation, Plan design, SECURE 2.0, Secure Act Changes, Student Loan Debt

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently issued new guidance regarding a SECURE 2.0 Act provision that aims to provide significant benefits for employees repaying...

Why Financial Advisors Need a Strong, Purpose-Driven Brand

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, Adaptability, Authenticity, Change, Client connection, collaboration, Communication, Convergence, Creative approach, DC plans, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, financial behaviors, mindfulness, purpose driven brand

Building a strong, purpose-driven brand is essential for financial advisors to stand out in a crowded and commoditized market. A brand is not just about...

Fidelity’s 2024 Plan Sponsor Survey: Evolving Advisor Roles & Expectations

By Fred Barstein / adult learning, auto re-enroll, Benchmarking Fees, Communication, Compensation, Consolidation, Convergence, Economy, evolving and adapting, fee transparency, Fiduciary, Financial Advice, Financial Advisors, financial behaviors, Financial Stress, PEP, Regs and Regulators, Target Date Funds

Fidelity Investments’ 15th annual plan sponsor survey, conducted in January 2024, reveals significant trends and shifts in the retirement plan landscape, particularly in the role...

Fee Compression Driving New Retirement Income Solutions

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, Benchmarking & Monitoring Fees & Partners, benefit education, Communication, Compensation, DC plans, Economy, fee transparency, Fiduciary, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, Financial Security, financial wellness, inflation, PEP, recordkeeping, Target Date Funds

As the retirement landscape evolves, major players in the industry are introducing new retirement income solutions. This shift is driven by decreasing investment fees and...

Choosing the Right Advisor: The Case For Independent Due Diligence

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, Client connection, Confidence, DC Plan Sponsors, DC plans, Due Diligence, Employee engagement, Employee feedback, Employee happiness, ERISA Co-Fiduciaries, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, Financial Security, Financial Wellness

Choosing the Right Advisor: The Case For Independent Due Diligence Choosing the right advisor is the most critical decision a 401(k) or 403(b) plan sponsor...

Transforming the 401(k) Landscape: Embrace the Change

By Fred Barstein / Adaptability, AI, artificial intelligence, Change, Client connection, collaboration, Communication, Convergence, DC Plan Sponsors, DC plans, Documents & testing, Economy, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, Financial Wellness, Fintech Record Keepers, mindfulness, Regs and Regulators

The 401(k) and defined contribution industry is going through major changes, driven by a mix of historical events and recent developments. The COVID-19 pandemic has...