In Big OCIO Play, Franklin Templeton Hires Longtime Mercer Leader
After 33 years at Mercer, Rich Nuzum will become head of OCIO at Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, leading efforts to...
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Product & Service Launches 7/17/25
Meeder launches artificial intelligence education program for advisers; Cetera unveils an AI-driven growth suite; Pontera, Snowden Lane Partners announce integration...
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Douglas Bermudez
Thoughts from Douglas Bermudez, with Strategic Retirement Partners.
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Jon Chambers
Thoughts from Jon Chambers, with SageView Advisory Group.
Wealth Management Industry Faces ‘Talent Crisis’ Amid Growing Need for Financial Professionals
Early-career advisers said firms should invest in AI and branding to attract and retain talent, according to the annual J.D....
Advisers Step Up as Clients Face Market Uncertainty
During market swings and economic stress, advisers delivered steady guidance, reinforced their value and identified growth opportunities despite the volatility,...
Warren Says Empower Responses to Questions About 401(k) Private Equity Investments Inadequate
An Empower spokesperson said the company is currently not commenting on the possibility of a response to Warren’s second letter,...
JP Morgan Predicts Continued Growth in PRT Market
PRTs offer attractive growth in a slow-growth sector but, the report said, risks include interest rates, credit, the equity market...
Alternative Investments, Gold Rank as Top Assets for Global Investor Cohort
About 80% of investors responding to an HSBC survey said they seek guidance from experts when making investment and wealth...
Q2 Sees Volatile 401(k) Trading, According to Alight
The company's 401(k) Index found investors spent most of the quarter shifting funds from stocks to fixed income.
Fee-Based Models Dominate as Advisers Respond to Shifting Client Expectations
By 2026, nearly 78% of adviser compensation is projected to come from fees.
JP Morgan Asset Management Adds Solo 401(k) to Product Set
The product, recordkept by Vestwell, is designed for solo entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals who do not have full-time employees.
Christian Mango Joins OneDigital from Alera
In his role as SVP of corporate development, Mango will lead M&A.
2025 Top Retirement Plan Adviser: Loraine Montanye
Thoughts from Loraine Montanye, with DBR & CO.
Senate HELP Committee Hearing Will Highlight Retirement Benefits for Independent Workers
The session will explore ways to modernize federal labor laws to better support gig workers, freelancers and other nontraditional earners.
Americans’ Net Worth Comfort Level Increases Again
A study from Charles Schwab found that Americans feel the bar to achieve monetary wealth is increasing, but they value...
Amidst Institutional Interest, BlackRock, Fidelity, Grayscale Dominate Crypto ETF Assets
Three firms manage more than 85% of all crypto ETF assets under management, totaling approximately $123 billion.
Blue Owl and Voya Partner to Offer Private Market Solutions to DC Plans
The firms will begin by offering collective investment trusts available through adviser-managed accounts.
Legal & General Partnering With Blackstone For Private Credit
The insurer’s annuity and asset management businesses will leverage Blackstone’s private credit origination platform to provide clients with diversified investment-grade...