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The outlook for RIA M&A activity apparently has shifted dramatically from a year ago, according to a new report. DeVoe & Company’s fifth annual M&A Outlook Report finds that expectations for M&A activity and valuations are the lowest in the survey’s history, as economic and... READ MORE
While Americans worried most about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, they now see rising inflation as the biggest risk to their retirement plans.  According to Allianz Life’s annual New Year’s Resolutions Study, nearly half (48%) of respondents identified the pandemic as the... READ MORE
There was plenty of activity in 2022 affecting plans, participants, employers, and service providers, and NTSA Net was there. But the year that was also provided copious reminders that content that provides nuts-and-bolts information is critically important.  The top 10 posts on NTSA Net in 2022... READ MORE
There are 92 provisions in the new SECURE 2.0 Act — and by at least one assessment, they are “almost universally good, with ‘good’ being defined as ‘helpful to the cause of promoting retirement security.’” Group Plan Systems’ Pete Swisher and Cherisha Chapman rank the Top 10 Impact Provisions — and... READ MORE
Fast away the old year passes! There are plenty of things to occupy an employer, a plan administrator, and a service provider’s time as the year comes to a close — and the IRS offers suggestions regarding year-end considerations concerning a retirement plan.  Such a resource is especially helpful... READ MORE
The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office for the New Mexico Work and Save Board on Dec. 19 issued a request for proposals (RFP) for program administrator services for the New Mexico Work and $ave Voluntary Payroll-Deduction IRA Program. The RFP solicits sealed proposals to establish a contract... READ MORE
Since the Pension Protection Act (PPA) was passed in 2006, automatic enrollment in plans including 403(b) and governmental 457(b) has been an issue of consideration for plan sponsors. A number of states have also passed legislation permitting automatic enrollment and automatic escalation, some in... READ MORE
Why might a small employer not have a retirement plan in place? In MarketBeat, John Iekel writes about the insights a retirement services professional offers regarding what obstacles give small employers pause and how they may address those concerns. READ MORE
A participant suit targeting TIAA for its loan practices in retirement plans has come up short in identifying a potential class on whose behalf to bring suit. The suit—filed back in early 2017 (Haley v. Teachers Inv. & Annuity Assoc., S.D.N.Y., No. 1:17-cv-00855, complaint filed 2/3/17)—was... READ MORE
People can understand simple things with ease, so “simple” is a great place to start when explaining new concepts to others. Focusing on simple concepts gives people a foundation where they can make connections and later build on those new ideas. But even seemingly simple ideas, like so many things... READ MORE
Or two. Or more. New Year’s Eve heralds more than the end of 2022. It also marks a number of deadlines that a plan and professionals serving it may want to keep in mind.  Plan Design Changes A plan generally must be amended by the end of the plan year to reflect changes an employer made during... READ MORE
Most of the attempts to affix a value to having an advisor tend to focus on investment returns or cost savings, writes Nevin E. Adams in MarketBeat. He continues that both are valid, objective measures that can have a real, substantive impact on retirement security — but, at least with the best... READ MORE
The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) has released a new guide about cryptocurrency-related assets to help CFP professionals uphold the Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct (Code and Standards) in their practices. While the same standards apply to cryptocurrency-related... READ MORE
The Department of Labor (DOL) on Dec. 12 reported that its Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) recovered more than $1.4 billion for employee benefit plans, participants, and beneficiaries in fiscal year 2022. And that includes more than half a billion dollars that EBSA recovered for... READ MORE
A pair of excessive fee suits have been dismissed for failure to state a claim — for now. The separate suits were brought against the fiduciaries of the plans at ThedaCare, Inc. and Prevea Clinic, Inc. In the former, participant-plaintiff Glick had argued (in August 2020) that ThedaCare, Inc. and... READ MORE
NTSA honors its 2023 Elite Advisors: Kelly A. Larkin, CFP®; Kelly A. Larkin; Seattle, WA Mitch Melan; Melan Financial; Atlanta, GA Jennifer Prosise, CFP®, CRES®; Voyager Group, Ltd.; Joliet, IL Rian A. Steinbiss, AIF®, CRES®; Clearpath Wealth Partners, LLC; Marlton, NJ Donald E. Wade, CFP®,... READ MORE
With speculation running rampant on whether Congress will approve the SECURE Act 2.0 in the remaining days of the 117th Congress, we sat down with American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff to get his take on what he sees happening, and what advisors and plan sponsors should be considering. ... READ MORE
The 2022 TPA Growth Summit offered a series of insights on team building, including a special session focusing on the importance of company culture, writes Nevin Adams in Marketbeat. READ MORE
T. Rowe Price's new U.S. retirement market outlook examines three broad trends the firm suggests continue to shape the retirement outlook for millions of Americans who are saving and investing for retirement.  Specifically, the firm’s 2023 retirement outlook looks at the following: Retirement... READ MORE
Noting that “Plaintiffs fail to plausibly allege the Committee breached its ERISA-imposed fiduciary duty by charging unreasonable recordkeeping fees” — another excessive fee suit has been dismissed. The plaintiffs here — Keith K. Kruchten, Angel D. Muratalla and William Begani — sued on behalf of... READ MORE

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