Ted Godbout is a Senior Writer who focuses on national retirement and financial planning topics. He has contributed articles to publications such as the National Association of Plan Advisors and the American Society of Enrolled Actuaries, covering developments in retirement policy, retirement plan trends, and financial wellness.
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Ted's coverage primarily focuses on retirement planning, financial services, investment management, and regulatory compliance in the United States. He frequently cites data and government announcements to support his articles.
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By: Ted Godbout
Out of an abundance of caution, one pooled plan provider (PPP) recently announced that it had registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), but whether all PPPs are required to register appears to come down to a “facts and circumstances” test.
By: Ted Godbout
401(k) plan participants have incurred substantially lower fees for holding mutual funds over the past two decades, offering them higher returns and higher balances in retirement, new research from the Investment Company Institute (ICI) shows.
By: Ted Godbout
For the three years in a row, complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission's marketing rule was the No. 1 worry for investment adviser compliance officers, but that apparently is no longer the case.
JULY Business Services, LLC, a national provider of 401(k) plan services to small-to-mid-sized employers, recently announced the successful acquisition of Acuff & Associates.
By: Ted Godbout
While 2024 started with two straight quarters of decline in RIA wealth management deal volume, there is room for optimism, according to ECHELON Partners' 2Q24 RIA M&A Deal Report.
By: Ted Godbout
While only a small percentage of plan sponsors have implemented investment strategies to manage the impact of market volatility in their target date funds (TDFs), a new study suggests that there is growing interest in these types of strategies.
By: Ted Godbout
Another major firm announced that it will partner with Hueler Income Solutions on its guaranteed lifetime income platform for 401(k) plan participants.
By: Ted Godbout
With anxiety around inflation and market volatility easing a bit since last year, a new survey finds that workers are feeling more confident about their ability to reach their financial goals for retirement.
By: Ted Godbout
Many individuals and couples planning for retirement do not have a clear understanding of what healthcare expenses they may have in retirement, but given the latest estimates, they should start paying attention.
By: Ted Godbout
According to a new survey by J.P. Morgan, participants are expressing concern about securing reliable retirement income sources and welcome (and expect) help from their plans to address the challenge.
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