Advisor Sales Strategies

After getting fined $35 million by the Securities and Exchange Commission in September, Invesco is fined again – this time for violations of the Advisers Act.

While employees say they have better access than ever to financial products and services, employers need to continue educating employees about the value of their retirement benefits, according to a Principal survey.

In President-elect Trump’s first administration, there were “explicit statements of support for the 401(k) system and its pre-tax savings benefits,” said one expert. Will that continue?

On Thursday, just days after Donald Trump was elected President, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced interest rate cuts by a quarter of a percentage point – to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%.

Many millennials turn to fragmented financial information online, leading to gaps in critical areas like budgeting, investing, and planning for future goals, according to NOYACK's Millennial Wealth survey.

With many plans expanding more investment options and educating participants now more important than ever, many plan sponsors are outsourcing advisory and fiduciary responsibilities, says new Morgan Stanley survey.

The IRS announced today it will increase 401(k) contribution limits to $23,500 (from $23,000 in 2024), the same increase as last year, while limits for employees over 50 remains unchanged.

Employer payments of principal or interest on an employee's "qualified education loan" may be eligible for tax-free treatment up to the $5,250 annual maximum, as part of an employer's "educational assistance program."