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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/23/2023
ESG, SECURE 2.0, a public-sector threat to private 401(k) plans—A LOT is happening in retirement plan policy. Want to make a difference? Join us at the NAPA D.C. Fly-In Forum!
The National Association of Plan Advisors is now accepting advisor delegate applications to be part of the NAPA DC Fly-In...
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/23/2023
Carlo Guerrera has joined Pentegra as Director, National Accounts, focusing on developing the firm’s strategic level enterprise and advisory relationships, according to an announcement.
He will report to Pentegra Executive Vice President, Matthew P. Mintzer.
Guerrera joins Pentegra with a track...
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/21/2023
July Business Services (JULY) has entered into an acquisition transaction with Colorado-based Digital Retirement Solutions (DRS), bringing the two teams together for growth and opportunity, according to the firm’s announcement.
The DRS acquisition is part of JULY’s increased focus on strategic...
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/20/2023
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Fiduciary tort terror Jerry Schlichter and top ERISA attorney Tom Clark join American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff for an insightful discussion about retirement plan litigation, record-keeping data, and much more. Here is...
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/16/2023
Today we are pleased to unveil our list of 2022 NAPA Top DC Advisor Teams with assets under advisement over $100 million.
Unlike other lists, this focuses on firms, or what may, in a wirehouse environment, be referred to as a team, or office—in a single physical location—and as noted above, on the...
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/15/2023
Retirement plan advisors’ use and understanding of 3(16) fiduciary outsourcing apparently is becoming more widespread, according to a new survey.
In conjunction with the firm’s second annual 3(16) Day, Pentegra released the findings of a new survey of retirement plan advisors to determine what...
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/13/2023
While self-directed 401(k) investor balances increased in the fourth quarter, year-over-year returns remained negative, consistent with the market overall, according to Charles Schwab’s SDBA Indicators Report.
The report, which tracks retirement plan participant investment activity within self-...
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/13/2023
“What’s going on with ESG?” is a very big question. It might be easier to ask what isn’t happening with the controversial investment strategy (sector, philosophy, etc.). After putting its own stamp on the 2020 ESG rule issued by the Trump Administration, the Biden Administration found itself the...
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/13/2023
Brian Graff continues his exclusive discussion with the Department of Labor’s Tim Hauser about what the Biden Administration rule really means for the retirement plan space.
After putting its own stamp on the 2020 ESG rule issued by the Trump Administration, the Biden Administration found itself...
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/9/2023
In this podcast episode Nevin (Adams) & Fred (Reish) take a look at the new litigation landscape for ERISA plans, including an update on suits involving the BlackRock LifePath target-date funds, a surprising decision regarding rollovers and the fiduciary rule — and a flurry of ESG litigation...
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/8/2023
What's in the episode
“What we’re finding on the behavioral side is that the way we talk about this impacts people’s decisions,” Jason Fichtner said. “Age 62 is called the early eligibility age. A lot of the public does not understand that it’s actually the lowest monthly benefit amount. They...
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/8/2023
Whether it’s increased tax credits to encourage small businesses to create retirement plans or changes to help with addressing emergency savings and student loan debt, the SECURE 2.0 Act offers numerous opportunities for advisors, according to J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s 2023 Guide to Retirement...
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/8/2023
Transamerica, in partnership with the Cetera Financial Group, have announced the availability of a new pooled plan solution, making it easier for small businesses to offer a retirement plan.
The Cetera Advantage(k) GPS is primarily geared toward small and mid-sized businesses, allowing employers...
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/6/2023
“I’m not sure why there’s so much fuss.”
That’s American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff’s reaction to the ESG rule after a comprehensive discussion with the Department of Labor’s Tim Hauser. If you need a quick summary of what it is and what it means, this short clip has it.
THE...
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/6/2023
ForUsAll, which describes itself as a “modern small business 401(k) provider,” has expanded its platform offerings to include access to a digital asset index.
According to a press release, participants on that platform will soon be able to invest part of their 401(k) directly into the constituents...
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/3/2023
The final ESG rule clarified that proxy voting of plan investments is a fundament part of a plan fiduciary’s responsibilities. Still, questions remain on how that applies practically to defined contribution investment options.
American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff noted that most DC...
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/3/2023
An ESG non-enforcement policy has been in place for quite some time. What will EBSA’s enforcement policy be going forward now that the final ESG rule is in effect?
American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff asks, and the DOL’s Tim Hauser answers.
Here's what he had to say.
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/1/2023
The use of managed accounts in retirement plans is on the rise. They accommodate more and diverse risk tolerances, as well as other issues specifically affecting individual participants. In the following short clip, American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff asks the Department of Labor’s Tim...
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/1/2023
How should ESG-themed funds be compared and/or benchmarked against those with similar or no screens? It’s one of the most common questions heard about prudence and ESG.
Should the relative risks and returns of a target-date fund that excludes fossil fuels be compared with other carbon zero funds...
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By NAPA Net Staff | 3/1/2023
Vestwell announced that its small plan 401(k) and 403(b) solutions will now be available to thousands of advisor clients of RBC Clearing & Custody (RBC C&C).
According to the firm’s announcement, the RBC C&C platform “will enable advisors to efficiently scale their retirement plan...
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