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15th Anniversary of Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year

Since 2005, we have honored 39 individuals and teams with the PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year award program.

February 18, 2020
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Fidelity Wins Dismissal of FundsNetwork Revenue Sharing Challenge

The firm has successfully argued that it is entitled to negotiate and collect revenue-sharing fees from mutual fund companies in exchange for representation on its FundsNetwork platform.

February 18, 2020
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Inheritance Pathways Exist to Replace Stretch IRAs
The SECURE Act is stalled in the U.S. Senate due in part to several lawmakers’ concerns that it does away with so-called “stretch IRAs,” but tax and inheritance experts say other effective tax mitigation strategies are available.
September 20, 2019
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Cybersecurity Strategies for the Adviser Industry
Effective cybersecurity strategies start with the right tone at the top, with senior leaders who are committed to improving their organization’s digital posture.
February 20, 2020
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Weighing 403(b)s versus 401(k)s for Nonprofits

In most cases, the 403(b) is the better option.

February 14, 2020

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