The Rose Villa Foundation will be hosting a “boot-scootin’ good time” at their 7th Annual Benefit, Evening in the Wild West, on Saturday, April 30. Held at the Oaks Park Pavilion, the event will include music, barbecue, and live and silent auctions. We are proud sponsors of the event, and look forward to putting on our boots and spurs for some Western-themed fun! Read more
Monthly Archives: April 2016
Arnerich Massena Welcomes Ryan Aaker as Helpdesk Support
We are excited to welcome Ryan Aaker, the newest member of the Arnerich Massena team. Ryan is joining the Technology Department and will be providing helpdesk support. We asked Ryan to go “beyond the bio” and share a little bit about himself: Read more
Watch Arnerich Massena’s WebReport Market Insight Q1 2016
Arnerich Massena’s first quarter 2016 WebReport Market Insight is available for viewing. In this WebReport, Arthur Coyne, senior research analyst, provides a recap of the first quarter of 2016, covering domestic and global economic trends and events. Read more
TEDx Portland was Tremendous
It was the 6th annual TEDxPortland event on April 9, 2016. A sold-out crowd filled the 3,000 seats at the Keller Auditorium, and another estimated 700,000 people watched the event stream live. As with past TEDxPortland events, this one — entitled “Wonderland” — was inspirational, informative, and fascinating. You can visit www.tedxportland.com for a full list of speakers and performers, but here are a few highlights. Read more
Legislative Updates: First quarter 2016
What should ERISA fiduciaries be aware of this last quarter? Here is Arnerich Massena’s Legislative Update for first quarter 2016: Read more
Final Fiduciary Rule Released
After six years of working on how to embed protections for American retirement savers, the Department of Labor (DOL) has finally issued its long-awaited final fiduciary rule. Extensive public feedback from earlier drafts of the rule (nearly 400,000 comments and four days of public hearings) delayed its passage as they worked out some of the kinks and details. The new rule amends the definition of a fiduciary with the intent to reduce conflicts of interest by those who provide retirement investment advice. Last year, the Obama administration estimated that imposing a new fiduciary standard would save investors close to $40 billion over the next ten years. This rule may be the most significant update to retirement advice regulations since the passage of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) in 1975. Read more
National Retirement Planning Week® is April 11 -15!
Proactive retirement planning is the key to financial freedom and a secure retirement. The National Retirement Planning Coalition, a group of education, consumer advocacy, and financial services organizations that joined together to increase retirement planning awareness, has announced that April 11-15 2016 is National Retirement Planning Week®! Whether you are a retirement plan sponsor or a plan participant, this is a great time to get organized. Below are some ideas for how to observe National Retirement Planning Week®: Read more
Arnerich Massena’s Annual “Ski Day” Turns to Spring Fun
Employees and their families hit the slopes on April 1 for a day of snowy fun and got a day of summer weather! Skiers were in shorts and t-shirts this year for Arnerich Massena’s annual ski day. The crew enjoyed a beautiful day of sunshine on the slopes, games, and a feast of food back at the lodge. What a wonderful way to bond as a team. Check out our photos below! Read more