The idea is to force 401(k) plan administrators to do a better job of disclosing their fees.

Blame drooping international and emerging markets equities, at least in part.

Steady market returns in 2014 played a big role in the trend, but that wasn't the only reason.

Companies contributed less to their plans last year and interest rates fell again, factors that fueled the trend.

Independents are coming up on the inside.

While they dont yet make up a major offering in plans, thats likely to change if growth continues at its present rate.

Rather than selling the firm he launched in 1994, Phil Chiricotti has chosen instead to dissolve it.

Santa will be bringing lumps of coal this year for broker Jeffrey C. McClure.