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As defined in the new rule, investment advice includes recommendations to an employee benefit plan, plan fiduciary, participant or beneficiary, or an IRA, HSA, or education savings account owner.

Big data will lead to better informed plan recommendation engines, resulting in more educated benefits decision-making and a better user experience for employees, says Businessolver's Jon Shanahan.

Brokers who adopt a consultative sales approach will enjoy stellar growth and set themselves apart from their competitors.

Recent joint-employer rules could make companies think twice about various staffing arrangements and the use of contractors.

Telecommuting is a fast-growing trend, but clients may need help from advisers to properly oversee at-home employees and their benefit needs.

Programs often try to appeal to a broad audience, and wind up appealing to no one, says Q4Intelligence’s Wendy Keneipp.

Programs that teach employees to be in the moment can foster a better operational environment and increase productivity.

Helping employees better understand the value of their benefits can lead to increased enrollment and quickly change your professional reality, says Aflac’s Tyson Funk.

Limeade’s Henry Albrecht offers some tips on keep client programs running without a hitch.

Determining what is actually ‘in the best interest of the client’ is a gray area that may mean a greater risk of litigation for advisers and higher fees for small investors.