Employee benefits industry news makers include Edelman Financial Engines, Financial Engines, SPARK Institute, and more. (Photo: Shutterstock)

The employee benefits and retirement industry is changing daily. Awards, mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, and more are happening. Here's what we've seen lately:

The SPARK Institute announced its 2018 SPARK Advisor Award winners at the 2018 SPARK Forum:

  • 2018 SPARK Advisor Award: Plan Design & Administration Innovation — Bruce Lanser, Senior Retirement Plan Consultant, UBS.
  • 2018 SPARK Advisor Award: Investment Innovation – John Ludwig, Financial Advisor, LHD Retirement.

Following their merger in Q3 2018, the unified organization of Edelman Financial Services  and Financial Engines has changed its name to Edelman Financial Engines. The company will rebrand its retail presence as Edelman Financial Engines. Financial Engines remains the brand in the company's workplace business.

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C.J. Marwitz

C.J. Marwitz is a writer and editor.