Thought leadership, especially when focused on how to increase client satisfaction or generate retirement income, is a “big differentiator” when it comes to developing targeted and successful communication strategies directed at financial advisors (FAs), according to a new study.Other key... READ MORE

CEOs and CIOs earn the highest overall median direct compensation ($630K), with nearly 37% of that total driven by incentives, while CFOs have a significantly lower portion of their compensation ($272K) based on incentives (12%), according to a comprehensive report on large RIA and MFO compensation... READ MORE

A series of structural and administrative changes to the Saver’s Credit would make the program less complex and more likely to achieve its intended goal of encouraging low- and moderate-income workers to save for retirement, according to a new report.The September 2017 issue brief, “Improving the... READ MORE

A positive economic outlook and anticipated sales growth have small business owners considering increases in contributions to their retirement plans, according to the results of an annual survey.Nationwide’s third annual survey of more than 1,000 small business owners finds that 50% of owners who... READ MORE

The U.S. House and Senate both approved legislation on Sept. 28 to expand access by victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria to their 401(k) and similar plans without incurring IRS penalties and taxes, clearing the measure for President Trump's signature.The Disaster Tax Relief and Airway... READ MORE

Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO) introduced legislation on Sept. 27 that would repeal the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule and create a new standard of conduct for brokers and dealers.Wagner has had her sights set on rolling back the fiduciary regulation since 2015, when she first introduced legislation... READ MORE

With many workers unwilling or unable to retire at age 65 and many more wanting their independence, the notion of “retiring with a gold watch and pension” will no longer be “the” goal by 2027 as more individuals pursue part-time or independent work, according to predictions by a firm that tracks... READ MORE

While robo-advisors are rising in popularity and are projected to handle $8 billion of all global AUM by 2020, a new poll finds that a significant majority of Millennials still prefer a real-life financial advisor to make decisions.The poll commissioned by LendEDU shows that a large part of this... READ MORE

With statistics showing women having a longer life expectancy and a significant retirement savings gap compared to men, incorporating good DC plan design and financial wellness programs can help women establish a path for a secure retirement, panelists suggested at a recent policy forum.“The Gender... READ MORE