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Before becoming an advisor, Matthew Eickman served as legal counsel for plan committees. “So, I had the luxury of being in the room after... Read More
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BY Ted Godbout | 2/22/2024
Marking the beginning of integrating RIAs into The Retirement Planning Group (TRPG) under Cetera, the firm announced Feb. 21 that TRPG has acquired Dightman Capital Group based in Overland Park... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 2/12/2024
While workplace retirement plans are becoming an expectation for employees, the results of a new survey show there are multiple areas where savers are seeking additional support.
In fact,... Read More
BY Hattie Greenan | 2/8/2024
An industry-leading benchmark study of non-qualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plans finds that, while recruitment and retention continue to be the top goal for offering NQDC plans, other reasons... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 1/17/2024
While there was a modest year-over-year decline, annual deal volume in 2023 eclipsed the 300 mark first achieved in 2021, reaching the second-highest annual total recorded, according to an early... Read More
BY John Sullivan | 12/18/2023
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What are the biggest challenges facing TPAs, RIAs and recordkeepers? And what will be most impactful from all... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 9/19/2023
After experiencing a slower pace for the first nine months of 2023, RIA merger and acquisition (M&A) activity apparently regained its footing in the third quarter.
According to an update by... Read More
BY Rebecca Hourihan | 9/14/2023
By providing plan fiduciaries with these critical updates, you can strengthen your long-standing relationships and earn new 401(k) business.
The SECURE 2.0 Act will undoubtedly have a major impact... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 9/11/2023
In further consolidation of the wealth management space, Dallas-based financial planning and wealth management firm Avantax has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Cetera Holdings,... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 8/31/2023
Firms and practitioners hoping to gain share in the retiree advice market must consistently highlight both the support resources at their disposal and their commitment to prioritizing clients’ best... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 8/23/2023
Engaging clients in conversations around what longevity may mean for them offers opportunities for deeper conversations around their well-being, their working lives, and their financial goals,... Read More
BY Rebecca Hourihan | 6/29/2023
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Retirement plan advisors know how hard it can be to find... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 6/29/2023
Notwithstanding various market challenges, and buyers and sellers coming to the table with differing motivations and expectations, registered investment advisor (RIA) M&A activity has continued... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 2/6/2023
So says a new report from Cerulli suggesting that, as fee-based financial advice combined with financial planning becomes the industry standard, financial advisors must find new ways to differentiate... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 1/30/2023
New state mandates, tax incentives and other factors are leading many plan advisors to anticipate significant practice growth in the small plan 401(k) market in the coming year.
Results from... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 1/25/2023
Many financial advisors are skeptical about serving young investors because they don't think they can afford advice or be served profitably in the short term, but new research suggests that—contrary... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 12/21/2022
Net growth in advisor affiliations has been a challenge for many broker/dealers (B/Ds) as increased competition from alternative affiliation options such as independent and hybrid registered... Read More
BY NAPA Net Staff | 12/21/2022
Wilmington Trust, N.A. has announced an agreement with private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (MDP) under which funds affiliated with MDP will acquire Wilmington Trust's Collective... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 12/13/2022
While collective investment trust (CIT) providers continue to focus their distribution efforts on defined contribution plans with $25 million or more in assets, providers have recently expressed a... Read More
BY NAPA Net Staff | 11/10/2022
Voya Financial announced that it has added a new private equity option to its nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) executive-benefit solution.
The Pomona Investment Fund (PIF)—a registered... Read More
BY NAPA Net Staff | 11/3/2022
OneDigital Investment Advisors has just announced its seventh wealth management firm acquisition of 2022.
According to a press release, OneDigital has now acquired New Jersey-based JFL Total... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 11/1/2022
Total wealth management M&A activity decreased for the third consecutive quarter of 2022, but total annual levels are expected to surpass 2021’s record year, according to the latest ECHELON... Read More
BY Nevin E. Adams, JD | 10/12/2022
Financial Finesse CEO and founder Liz Davidson is looking to bring a little “finesse” to venture capital.
More specifically, the financial wellness coaching firm has just announced the launch of... Read More
BY NAPA Net Staff | 9/27/2022
OneDigital Investment Advisors has acquired KB Financial Partners, LLC and KB Financial Advisory Partners, (KB)—adding $1 billion in assets under management and expanding its presence across the... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 9/20/2022
As larger DC advisory firms and recordkeepers continue to prioritize their wealth management initiatives, a new report by Cerulli suggests that “coopetition” between the two groups will increase in... Read More
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