CITs in 401(k) Plans: Lower Fees, Higher Stakes
The shift toward collective investment trusts (CITs) in 401(k) plans is accelerating—driven largely by the push for lower fees. But cheaper doesn’t always mean better. ...
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Falling 401(k) Fees Are Only Half the Story
401(k) fees are continuing to fall—and that’s a good thing. Increased competition, better pricing structures, and the rise of low-cost investment options are all helping...
Balancing Fiduciary Responsibility & Employee Support in 401(k) Plans
For many HR professionals, balancing employee support with fiduciary responsibility can feel like a constant tension. Chris, an HR Director for a growing company of...
BlackRock DC Report Highlights Five Trends Transforming the 401(k) Into a Personal Pension
Saving matters, but it’s only part of the equation. The harder challenge is helping individuals turn those savings into income they can count on for...
One-Size-Fits-All Retirement Education Doesn’t Work
Not every employee walks into a retirement seminar with the same questions. A 24-year-old just starting their career has very different concerns than a 61-year-old...
Wealth Advisors Are Coming for the 401(k) Market
Retirement plan advisors (RPAs) and recordkeepers have a real challenge on their hands: wealth advisors are coming for their turf. And honestly, it’s not hard...
AI Tools Are Coming to Retirement Plans And Fiduciary Oversight Can’t Wait
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...
Finding the Middle Path Between Advisors and Record Keepers
Growing tension exists between retirement plan advisors and record keepers as both expand into participant financial services. As defined contribution plan economics tighten — driven...
Creativity Drives Clarity in Advisor–Plan Sponsor Relationships
Creativity is increasingly essential in the relationship between retirement plan advisors and plan sponsors because effective communication is no longer one-size-fits-all. Advisors who can translate...
When “Co-opetition” Becomes Co-option: Why Advisor Independence Still Matters
The relationship between retirement plan advisors and recordkeepers has always involved some natural tension. But as both sides expand into overlapping territory, plan sponsors need...
