Dec 30, 2014
Phil Chiricotti hangs up his spurs, and puts the CFDD out to pasture
The godfather of the 401(k) business says the glory days of conferences are winding down -- and tells why he chose not to sell the conference
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Articles tagged "Center for Due Diligence"
Page 1 of 2Aug 27, 2014
Warranties and guarantees come to the 401(k) game but can insurance really put the client first?
Unwilling to stomach new legal exposure, employers -- and their advisors -- are looking to buy protection
Apr 4, 2014
Just what good Bob Reynolds' purchase of J.P. Morgan's billions -- sans sweet brand -- will do for his Great West-Putnam 401(k) empire
The Boston exec was opportunistic in getting this deal and remains open to others but the 'O' word that made Whole Foods famous is holding sway
Mar 27, 2014
Fidelity's old 401(k) mastermind, Bob Reynolds, gets a merger, a promotion and a stronger hand to compete with his old employer
With Great West and Putnam joining 401(k) units, there may be a dividend of critical mass and synergy
Sep 16, 2013
A $103 billion AUA RIA storms TIAA-CREF's Northeast stronghold by poaching a hotshot from a $30-billion RIA in Greenwichland
CAPTRUST's 403(b) assets have jumped 60%, or nearly $5 billion, in AUA in one year and TIAA-CREF's $217 billion of 403(b) assets are still pretty untapped
Aug 1, 2013
Why the 'naked fear' from a Yale law professor's letters to 401(k) plan sponsors is still present
The threatening, finger-pointing nature of the epistles drew the blood, the lack of a remedy to the attack from New Haven keeps the wound from healing
May 15, 2013
Why the industry needs to accept some blame for 'flaws' in PBS Frontline's 'Retirement Gamble'
The PBS report was slanted, simplistic and went in for shock value, say critics, but some in the industry say too-high fees are in fact the root of the problem
Feb 5, 2013
Merrill Lynch pulls advisors from a $2.9-billion business -- and leaves the light on for RIAs
The Bank of America subsidiary sees too much peril in the public-pension business and RIAs like John Beirne smell opportunity
Feb 10, 2012
DOL tells employers when they must fire advisors to 401(k) plans
The new teeth in the rules went unnoticed by many people amid other changes
Jan 5, 2012
Report of a possible delay in DOL's fee disclosure rule sparks apprehension among advisors and industry observers
Advisors say they can't comply with the rule until they know what's in it but one delay could lead to another
Nov 8, 2011
Blog war breaks out between an RIA and ASPPA members
The tension starts with differing opinions about what represents fiduciary care of 403(b) investors
Oct 21, 2011
The advisor-to-401(k) business could be set back by Democrats and Republicans
New measures could take away incentives to put money aside and make advisors shy away from the business
Jul 26, 2011
After IRS audits hit non-profits, RIAs are positioned to wrest a fortune in 403(b) assets from annuity companies
The money in motion may reach into the hundreds of billions, though gaining an entree has its frustrations
Jun 10, 2011
TIAA-CREF is creating an RIA-only pre-screened list for referrals
The big 403(b) provider is seeking to help plan sponsors concerned with meeting fiduciary obligations
Nov 30, 2010
Yesterday's proposed DOL regs underscore why default investments are the 401(k) market's giant untapped opportunity
Regulators' so-far soft approach on target date funds leaves door open for advisors to compete