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Making Retirement Planning Inclusive for All

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, adult learning, Authenticity, benefit education, Client connection, DC plans, diversity, Diversity equity inclusion, Employee engagement, Financial Wellness, Professional Retirement Plan Fiduciary Services, Retirement Advisor Specialist, Retirement Plan Advisor, Retirement planning, Retirement Planning Inclusivity, Retirement Readiness

Making Retirement Planning Inclusive for All Retirement planning shouldn’t be reserved for executives—it’s essential for every employee, especially those who have dedicated decades to their...

Considering a New 401(k) Provider? Tips for a Successful Switch

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, 6th Annual RPA Broker/Dealer Roundtable, Benchmarking & Fees (ERISA, retirement plan), Benchmarking Fees, CEO Engagement, Changing dynamics, Changing Recordkeepers, education, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, product quality, Research, Retirement Plan Advisor, Retirement Plan Advisor Due Diligence, Retirement plan provider, Secure Act Changes, Selecting & Monitoring, specialized team

Making the switch to a new 401(k) service provider has the potential to significantly improve retirement outcomes and plan performance while reducing plan costs. While...

Measuring Retirement Plan Success: Beyond Participation Rates

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, 6th Annual RPA Broker/Dealer Roundtable, CEO Engagement, Changing dynamics, Changing Recordkeepers, Communication, Compensation, Employee Benefits, Employee happiness, fee compression, Fiduciary, Financial Wellness, generational gap in retirement planning, HR, Ideal Plan, Plan Conversion, product quality, Retirement Readiness, Senior Management Engagement, specialized team

Measuring Retirement Plan Success: Beyond Participation Rates For many employers, offering a retirement plan is a fundamental part of their benefits package. It helps attract...

John Hancock and Vestwell Partnership Signals Digital Evolution for the Retirement Industry

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, 6th Annual RPA Broker/Dealer Roundtable, CEO Engagement, Changing dynamics, Changing Recordkeepers, Committees, DC Plan Sponsors, Digital Design, Digital Tools, education, Fiduciary, Financial Wellness, Improving Outcomes, innovation, investment, product quality, Retirement Plan Advisor, Retirement plan management, Retirement Plan Testing, Retirement Readiness, Savings Rates, specialized team

In a move that signals a significant leap forward for the retirement industry, John Hancock Retirement has launched FutureStep™, an innovative open-architecture retirement plan solution...

Despite Their Popularity, Target Date Funds May Not Suit All Participants

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, 6th Annual RPA Broker/Dealer Roundtable, Adaptability, adult learning, CEO Engagement, Changing dynamics, Changing Recordkeepers, Committees, competition, DC plans, Early retirement, Fiduciary, financial literacy, Financial Wellness, investment, Investment Managers, Investments-research, product quality, Retirement Plan Advisor, specialized team, Target Date Funds

While target date funds (TDFs) continue to be among the most popular investment choices for 401(k) participants, mounting evidence suggests these default investment options may...

What Makes a Great Retirement Plan Advisor?

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, 6th Annual RPA Broker/Dealer Roundtable, Adaptability, Authenticity, CEO Engagement, Changing dynamics, Changing Recordkeepers, Client connection, Communication, Communication, Confidence, Early retirement, Employee happiness, Fiduciary, Financial Advice, Financial Advisors, financial wellness, generational gap in retirement planning, HR, Plan design, product quality, Retirement Advisory, Retirement Plan Advisor, specialized team

What Makes a Great Retirement Plan Advisor? A great retirement plan advisor combines expertise, strong communication skills, and a true dedication to client success. They...

PE Industry Considers Move to Enter 401(k) Market

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, 6th Annual RPA Broker/Dealer Roundtable, CEO Engagement, Changing dynamics, Changing Recordkeepers, DC plans, DOL, DOL Guidance, Early retirement, Economy, education, fee compression, fee transparency, Fiduciary, Financial Wellness, investment, Investments, Private equity, product quality, Regs and Regulators, Retirement Advisory, Retirement Plan Advisor, Retirement Plan Advisor Due Diligence, specialized team

With President Trump just days away from his second term in the White House, private equity firms are eyeing the massive 401(k) market with renewed...

The Power of a Specialized Team in Retirement Plan Management

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, benefit education, benefits committee, CEO Engagement, Changing dynamics, Changing Recordkeepers, Communication, Fiduciary, generational gap in retirement planning, HR, product quality, Professional Retirement Plan Fiduciary Services, Retirement Advisory, Retirement Committee, Retirement Plan Committee, Retirement planning, Retirement Readiness, specialized team

The Power of a Specialized Team in Retirement Plan Management Did you know that nearly half of employers struggle to manage their retirement plans effectively...

Employers Should Offer Reliable Financial Education – Social Media Isn’t the Answer

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, 6th Annual RPA Broker/Dealer Roundtable, adult learning, benefit education, CEO Engagement, Changing dynamics, Changing Recordkeepers, Communication, education, Employee happiness, Employee training, Fiduciary, Financial Advice, Financial Literacy, Financial Wellness, product quality, Retirement Happiness, Retirement Readiness, Social media

A recent study by blockchain technology hub Social Capital Markets reveals a troubling trend: 71% of financial advice consumed by younger generations on social media...

Younger Workers Need More Financial Education

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, adult learning, benefit education, Communication, education, Employee happiness, Employee training, evolving and adapting, Fiduciary Training, financial behaviors, financial insecurity, financial literacy, Financial Literacy, financial stress management, Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness, Millennials Delaying Milestones, multi-generational workforce, Retirement Happiness, student loan debt, War for Talent

A recent survey by Corporate Insight and the SPARK Institute reveals a sobering reality about financial literacy among young Americans. The 2024 Financial Literacy Survey...