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Category: Retirement

Heirs must act on inherited retirement accounts this year
Wealth Planning

Heirs must act on inherited retirement accounts this year

Starting in 2025, many non-spouse beneficiaries of inherited retirement accounts must begin taking annual minimum distributions. Our Bill Cass details several strategies and explains why it’s important to seek advice.

Bill Cass, CFP®, CPWA® |
Empowering financial advisors: Training and retaining talent in retirement plan practices
Retirement

Empowering financial advisors: Training and retaining talent in retirement plan practices

In light of the growing retirement market, the demand for advice is likely to increase. Our Mike Dullaghan discusses strategies for success and details our retirement plan practice program designed to help advisors.

Mike Dullaghan |
More SECURE 2.0 retirement enhancements kick in this year
Retirement

More SECURE 2.0 retirement enhancements kick in this year

In 2025, SECURE 2.0 introduces mandatory automatic enrollment in new retirement plans, increased catch-up limits for certain workers, and reduced participation requirements for long-term part-time workers. Our Mike Dullaghan highlights the details of the new provisions.

Mike Dullaghan |
SECURE 2.0: What’s new for 2025?
Wealth Planning

SECURE 2.0: What’s new for 2025?

In 2025, the SECURE 2.0 Act boosts retirement savings with new rules for higher catch-up contributions, auto-enrollment and expanding access to savings plans. Our Bill Cass shares the highlights.

Bill Cass, CFP®, CPWA® |
2025 Outlook: Uncovering retirement opportunities for advisors
Retirement

2025 Outlook: Uncovering retirement opportunities for advisors

The growth in US retirement assets offers potential opportunities for retirement plan advisors to likewise expand their business. Our Mike Dullaghan discusses growth opportunities in the retirement market and how to enhance client engagement.

Mike Dullaghan |
Social Security changes mean higher benefits for certain public workers
Wealth Planning

Social Security changes mean higher benefits for certain public workers

The Social Security Fairness Act is expected to enhance benefits for many starting in 2024. Our Bill Cass explains the significance of the new law.

Bill Cass, CFP®, CPWA® |
Transforming 2024 insights into 2025 action
Retirement

Transforming 2024 insights into 2025 action

Use this guide to transform our 2024 Retirement Insights into action in 2025, focusing on areas of plan design, tax credits and participant engagement. Our Mike Dullaghan shares the highlights.

Mike Dullaghan |
Time is running out: Is a Roth IRA conversion right for you in 2024?
Wealth Planning

Time is running out: Is a Roth IRA conversion right for you in 2024?

Taxpayers may want to consider a Roth IRA conversion for 2024 but need to act before the end of the year to realize income this year. Our Bill Cass explains when a Roth conversion may make sense.

Bill Cass, CFP®, CPWA® |
What retirement plan advisors need to know about in-plan retirement income solutions
Retirement

What retirement plan advisors need to know about in-plan retirement income solutions

It is important for savers to understand guaranteed and non-guaranteed options when looking at retirement solutions offered within a 401(k) plan. Our Mike Dullaghan shares the highlights and talks about the need for personalized strategies.

Mike Dullaghan |
By the numbers: Changes set for Social Security and Medicare in 2025
Wealth Planning

By the numbers: Changes set for Social Security and Medicare in 2025

In 2025, Social Security will see a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment. At the same time, Medicare Part B premiums and the annual deductible will increase. Our Bill Cass explains the key changes planned for Medicare and Social Security.

Bill Cass, CFP®, CPWA® |
Modernizing retirement plans with alternative investments
Retirement

Modernizing retirement plans with alternative investments

Change is on the horizon for hard working Americans saving for their future, as 401(k) plans are now embracing private market investments. Savers may soon have access to opportunities previously reserved for institutional investors. Our Yaqub Ahmed and Kevin Murphy talk about the trends and opportunities.

Yaqub Ahmed |
Medicare open enrollment presents opportunity to change existing plans
Wealth Planning

Medicare open enrollment presents opportunity to change existing plans

Medicare open enrollment, held from October 15 to December 7, allows individuals to change or sign up for plans, and potentially save money and improve coverage. Our Bill Cass shares the key things you need to know.

Bill Cass, CFP®, CPWA® |