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Advocate, network, and grow: That’s the NTSA Summit experience! And to kick off the 2022 NTSA Summit, we’re going to get our community up to speed on the ever-changing federal policies that affect the retirement plan industry. So join us on Sunday, Feb. 6 at 1:30 p.m. for our first general... READ MORE
It’s been said that a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours, but the reality is that they are an essential element in assuring prudent retirement plan operation and administration—even when they are a committee of one. In MarketBeat, Nevin E. Adams, JD, Head of Research and Chief... READ MORE
Open your calendar and reserve Feb. 6-8, 2022—for the 2022 NTSA Summit!  Our Summit is the only industry conference designed for 403(b) and 457(b) professionals. And it will include: Six general sessions, an array of workshops, and continuing education (CE) credit. The Certified Retirement... READ MORE
The 2021 NTSA Summit provided a unique opportunity for industry experts to provide their insights on issues relevant to the NTSA community. Following is a look at our news coverage of the Summit.  Education Market in Transformation  The education sector of the retirement plan market is in a period... READ MORE
New research finds that retirement plan participants have clear preferences when it comes to communications, but employers and the retirement planning industry are not always listening.  In setting out to discover what language and formats work for savers, the Empower Institute explains in “Less... READ MORE
In MarketBeat, John Iekel discusses a webcast in which Toni E. Whaley, a financial planner with PlanMember Securities Corporation, addresses how business as usual in the financial services industry “came to a screeching halt” with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and business suddenly became... READ MORE
The NTSA traditionally offers access to a recording of a webcast (including both audio and visual portions of the presentation) approximately one week following the original live webcast presentation. These recordings are available for 1 year after the date of the original live webcast. Below is a... READ MORE
Sens. Todd Young (R-IN) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) have reintroduced several bills to help boost retirement security for individuals and families.  Citing data by the U.S. Department of Labor showing that more than 40 million people do not have access to any workplace retirement plan, the pair... READ MORE
The plaintiffs in a 403(b) excessive fee suit have persuaded a federal appellate court that (some of) their claims warrant a further consideration.  One of the first of the 403(b) university excessive fee suits, the plaintiffs brought this suit against NYU in its capacity as the fiduciary of... READ MORE
An investment committee can be helpful in making sure a retirement plan’s funds are invested wisely. In MarketBeat, John Iekel discusses an industry expert’s suggestions regarding best practices concerning investment committees. READ MORE
NTSA is proud to name Kent Schutte, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, TGPC, one of the 2021 recipients of the NTSA Richard Ford Volunteer Service Award.  Schutte, President and Financial Advisor at EFS Advisors, has been an active volunteer with the NTSA. His volunteer activity includes serving as a member of... READ MORE
While Hughes involves 403(b) plans, the issues in it are effectively identical to those in the 401(k) fee litigation that has plagued our industry for nearly two decades. On July 2, 2021, the Supreme Court agreed to review Seventh Circuit’s decision affirming dismissal of plaintiffs’ case for... READ MORE
The consolidation trend in recordkeepers continues—and arguably accelerates—with the latest big industry acquisition. Empower Retirement and Prudential Financial, Inc. have announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Empower to acquire Prudential’s full-service retirement business... READ MORE
Know of an NTSA Advisor who should be recognized for their contributions? Nominate them today! The National Tax-Deferred Savings Association (NTSA) has named 36 members to Elite Advisor status since the inaugural award in 2014 and is looking for your help in recognizing deserving advisors for the... READ MORE
We want your ideas! Help us create an agenda for the 2022 NTSA Summit! Using our interactive online voting tool, you can send us your ideas for session topics or vote for suggestions already submitted. Here’s how it works: The voting tool will present two session ideas for you to pick your... READ MORE
Witnesses testifying before the ERISA Advisory Council largely panned the idea for additional fiduciary or disclosure obligations on DC plans that contain brokerage windows.   During the two-day hearing held June 24-25, witnesses representing private companies, law firms, industry groups and other... READ MORE
The National Tax-Deferred Savings Association is pleased to name Lisa Tursi as one of the 2021 recipients of its prestigious NTSA Elite Advisor Award. Tursi, a Financial Advisor with Clifford & Rano Associates, Inc. and a registered representative with Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC, serves... READ MORE
The NTSA is proud to name Adam Pearce, CFP®, one of the 2021 recipients of the NTSA Richard Ford Volunteer Service Award.  Pearce, a certified financial planner at Lincoln Investment, has been an active volunteer with the NTSA. His volunteer activity includes work with the CRES Committee, Summit... READ MORE
Just like you, I have been seeing more and more articles on Roth conversions using terms such as “Backdoor Roths” or “Mega Roths.” The concept is neither new nor, until recently, particularly controversial. What’s changed are reports that several wealthy individuals have contributed stock into... READ MORE
The NTSA is proud to name Tamara L. Indianer, CFP®, AIF®, CRES, one of the 2021 recipients of the NTSA Richard Ford Volunteer Service Award.  Indianer, a Regional Vice President, Northeast at Lincoln Investment, has been an active volunteer with the NTSA. Her volunteer activity includes: CRES... READ MORE

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