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These automatic retirement plan programs have been disrupting the industry with computerized investment formulas and low prices, but do they have an unfair advantage at the regulatory level?

Commentary: Today’s usage of the word healthcare is “care for the sick.” The only way we are going to solve our cost crisis is to change its meaning, says adviser Craig Hasday.

The IRS on Monday extended the deadline for 2015 ACA information reporting, giving employers subject to the requirements some highly-sought after relief.

In many states, just one-tenth of brokers are involved with state and national politics, leaving the heavy lifting to a small group who enjoy the time-consuming and challenging work. But, they agree, the rest of the agent community should get involved.

The Affordable Care Act’s reporting requirements topped the list of regulatory issues for 2015. This year also saw two major Supreme Court decisions, a four-day hearing about the DOL fiduciary rule and debate surrounding the impending Cadillac tax.

Commentary: We’ve all heard the discussion of transparency. Imagine if you could type in a condition, even multiple conditions, and up pops the physicians who have the greatest success and do it at the lowest cost.

Commentary: New ACA regulations, increasing employer demands and shorter workweeks due to holiday schedules make for difficult work. But the broker who rallies rather than wanes in this environment will be set apart.

Between our Advisers of the Year, Rising Stars in Advising and Most Influential Women in Benefit Advising, EBA highlighted five dozen individuals in 2015 who are bringing meaningful advancements to the field of benefit advising and elevating expectations of what it means to be an exceptional broker.

It’s been 20 years since the National Association of Health Underwriters provided Registered Employee Benefits Consultant and Chartered Healthcare Consultant credentials — but thanks to a new deal announced earlier this month with The American College of Financial Services, it will do so again.

Commentary: As most salespeople know, moving forward is tough, but changing behavior can help knock down obstacles. Here are eight ideas to get the wheels moving in the right direction.