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Why Explaining the Match in Dollars Can Improve Plan Participation

By Fred Barstein / 401(k) Managed Accounts, 401(k) Plan Management, benefit education, CEO Engagement, Communication, DC Plan Sponsors, DC plans, education, Employee engagement, Employee training, employer match, Fiduciary

Presenting the employer match in tangible, easy-to-understand language can significantly improve how employees perceive and value the benefit. When the match is expressed as a...

AI Tools Are Coming to Retirement Plans And Fiduciary Oversight Can’t Wait

By Fred Barstein / 401(k) Plan Management, AI, AI for Retirement, artificial intelligence, benefit education, Communication, cybersecurity, DC Plan Sponsors, Digital Tools, Employee engagement, Financial Advisors, Financial Wellness, Participant data, Plan design, virtual learning

Artificial intelligence is making its way into retirement plans, and plan fiduciaries can’t afford to sit on the sidelines. As recordkeepers and advisory firms roll...

Employees Feel Fine Day to Day—but Financial Stress Is Undermining Resilience

By Fred Barstein / benefit education, benefits committee, Client connection, Communication, Convergence, Employee Benefits, Employee engagement, Employee happiness, Employee Resilience, Fiduciary, financial behaviors, financial insecurity, financial stress management, Financial Wellness, Financial Wellness, managed financial stress, Plan design, Retirement Plan Committee, wellness assessment

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Most employees say they’re doing pretty well on a daily basis. But dig a little deeper, and the picture changes. A new national survey from...

The Power of One-on-One Consultation in Building Retirement Readiness

By Fred Barstein / 401(k) advisor trust, 401(k) Plan Management, 401k Advisor, benefit education, Client connection, Communication, Convergence, DC plans, Employee engagement, Fiduciary, financial wellness, One-on-on consulting, Retirement Plan Consultants

One-on-one consultations play a critical role in retirement readiness because they allow advisors to address each employee’s unique financial situation, goals, and concerns. As employees...

Preparing Employees for Retirement: What Plan Sponsors Should Do Now

By Fred Barstein / 401(k) Plan Management, 401k Advisor, benefit education, DC Plan Sponsors, education, Employee engagement, Employee happiness, Employee training, Fiduciary, financial literacy, financial stress management, Financial Wellness, participation, Retirement Plan Advisor, Retirement Readiness

When a company has a growing segment of employees approaching retirement age, it should proactively shift from simply “offering” a retirement plan to actively supporting...

How Advisor Engagement Drives Higher Retirement Plan Participation

By Fred Barstein / 401(k) advisor trust, 401(k) Plan Management, 401k Advisor, Adaptability, benefit education, collaboration, Communication, DC plans, education, Employee Benefits, Employee happiness, Employee training, Fiduciary, Financial Wellness, participation, Plan Participation, Retirement Readiness, virtual learning, Virtual Meeting

Working with a retirement plan advisor to increase participation is one of the most effective ways to strengthen an organization’s benefits strategy and improve long-term...

Why Employee Education Requires More Than One Method

By Fred Barstein / benefit education, CEO Engagement, Client connection, collaboration, Communication, DC Plan Sponsors, DC plans, Education, education, Employee feedback, Employee training, Fiduciary, Financial Wellness, Retirement Readiness

Employee education requires more than one method because no single approach can effectively reach an entire workforce. Employees have different schedules, learning styles, comfort levels,...

Top 10 401(k) Stories in 2025

By Fred Barstein / 401(k) Plan Management, 401k Advisor, AI for Retirement, benefit education, Benefits integration, Change, Client connection, Convergence, DC plans, Emergency Savings, Employee engagement, evolving and adapting, Fiduciary, financial stress management, Financial Wellness, Investments, Latest News, Latest Stories

The retirement industry saw significant transformation in 2025, with several major themes shaping how employers, advisors, record keepers, and participants navigate the 401(k) landscape. The...

Most Employers Now Offer or Plan to Offer Emergency Savings Accounts

By Fred Barstein / 401(k) advisor trust, 401(k) Plan Management, benefit education, Communication, DC plans, education, Emergency Savings, Employee Benefits, Employee feedback, Employee happiness, Employee training, Fiduciary, Financial Literacy, financial stress management, financial uncertainty, Financial Wellness, financial wellness programs, retirement income, Retirement Readiness

Many American workers are living paycheck to paycheck, unable to cover even a modest unexpected expense. This financial fragility is prompting more employers to add...

Financial Wellness is a Must-Have for Reducing Stress, Improving Retention

By Fred Barstein / 401k plan, Aging Workforce, benefit education, CEO Engagement, DC Plan Sponsors, diversity, Employee Benefits, Employee engagement, Employee training, Fiduciary, Financial Advice, financial stress, financial stress management, financial uncertainty, Financial Wellness, financial wellness programs, Gen X, Gen Z, generation x, generational gap in retirement planning, Health & Wellness, HR, Millennial saving, recruiting, Retirement planning

Employee financial stress is pushing more companies to rethink their benefits strategy. And for good reason—nearly two-thirds of employers faced turnover rates of 10% or...

Employees Feel Fine Day to Day—but Financial Stress Is Undermining Resilience

Top 10 401(k) Stories in 2025

Most Employers Now Offer or Plan to Offer Emergency Savings Accounts

Financial Wellness is a Must-Have for Reducing Stress, Improving Retention

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