Private Wealth & Retirement Planning Archives - 401k Plan Optimization, Compliance, Investment & Partners

A Financial Wellness Strategy That Works

By Fred Barstein / benefit education, Changing dynamics, Client connection, Communication, DC plans, Employee engagement, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, Financial Wellness, financial wellness programs, HR, Private Wealth & Retirement Planning

A financial wellness strategy designed to meet employees where they are is essential in today’s diverse and financially burdened workforce. Not every employee learns or...

Wealth + Retirement: The Race to Stay Relevant

By Fred Barstein / AI for Retirement, Change, Convergence, Convergence & Advisor M&A, Financial Literacy, Financial Wellness, participation, Plan Conversion, Private Wealth & Retirement Planning, Professional Retirement Plan Fiduciary Services, Retirement Happiness, Retirement Plan Advisor

A major broker/dealer recently asked if the convergence of wealth and retirement is real—and the answer is yes. But the real question is: Who’s equipped...

Who Should Help 401(k) Participants: Advisors or Record Keepers?

By Fred Barstein / 401k plan, AI, benefit education, benefits committee, Changing Recordkeepers, collaboration, Communication, competition, DC Plan Sponsors, education, Employee Benefits, Financial Advice, Financial Advisors, Financial Wellness, Private Wealth & Retirement Planning, Professional Retirement Plan Fiduciary Services, Retirement Plan Advisor

As the retirement industry shifts focus from just saving to helping people use their 401(k) money wisely, a big question has come up:Who’s best suited...

Words Make All the Difference in Improving Participation and Outcomes

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, acquisition, adult learning, Authenticity, benefit education, Client connection, Communication, Communication, Creative approach, DC Plan Sponsors, Economy, education, Employee Benefits, Employee engagement, Employee training, Fiduciary, Financial Advice, Financial Advisors, financial literacy, Financial Wellness, personal financial advice, Private Wealth & Retirement Planning, Retirement Happiness, small plans

Canadian philosopher and media theorist Marshall McLuhan is famous for coining the phrase, “The medium is the message.” His iconic observation suggested that the form...

Raising the Bar: Essential Traits of Top Retirement Plan Advisors

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, Adaptability, AI, artificial intelligence, Authenticity, Change, Client connection, Communication, Confidence, Convergence, DC Plan Sponsors, Digital Design, Digital Tools, Due Diligence, education, Employee engagement, Employee feedback, Employee happiness, Family involvement, Financial Advisors, Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness, mindfulness, participation, Private Wealth & Retirement Planning, retirement advisor satisfaction, Retirement Advisor Specialist, Retirement Plan Advisor

Over the past few decades, the role of Retirement Plan Advisors (RPAs) has drastically expanded. What once involved basic oversight of investment portfolios and fulfilling...

Maximizing Retirement Plans: The Vital Role of TPAs and Advisors

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, benefit education, benefits committee, Client connection, Communication, Compensation, Compliance, Convergence, Cyber Security, DC plans, Digital Design, Digital Tools, DOL Guidance, Due Diligence, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, Financial Security, Financial Wellness, Managed Accounts, Private Wealth & Retirement Planning, Recordkeeping, Regs and Regulators, Retirement Happiness, Retirement Readiness, Target Date Funds

A good Third-Party Administrator (TPA) plays a crucial role in managing and administering retirement plans, providing a range of services that ensure compliance, efficiency,...

Bridging Private Wealth and Retirement Planning

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, Authenticity, Communication, Convergence, DC plans, Employee happiness, Fiduciary, Fiduciary, Financial Security, Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness, managed financial stress, personal financial advice, Private Wealth & Retirement Planning

Many firms initially established their roots in private wealth management before venturing into the retirement planning space. Over the past 15 to 20 years,...