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Proactive 401(k) Management: How RPA Due Diligence Can Save Costs & Boost Engagement

By Fred Barstein / 401k Monitoring, 401k News, Adaptability, Benchmarking & Fees (ERISA, retirement plan), Benchmarking & Monitoring Fees & Partners, Benchmarking Fees, benefit education, Client connection, Communication, Confidence, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, Financial Advisors, Financial Wellness, Financial Wellness, retirement advisor satisfaction, rpaDD, TRIPLE F ADVISOR

Proactive 401(k) Management: How RPA Due Diligence Can Save Costs & Boost Engagement During a recent conversation on 401kTV, Fred Barstein interviewed Kristina, a controller...

Key Takeaways from the 6th Annual RPA Roundtable & Think Tank

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, 6th Annual RPA Broker/Dealer Roundtable, Benchmarking & Monitoring Fees & Partners, Benchmarking Fees, Benchmarking Funds, benefit education, collaboration, Committees, Communication, Compliance, Conflict of Interest, Convergence & Advisor M&A, DOL, Economy, evolving and adapting, Fiduciary, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, financial wellness, participation, Recordkeeping, Regs and Regulators, Retirement Committee, Retirement Plan Committee, Senior Management Engagement

At the 6th Annual RPA Broker/Dealer Roundtable held in NYC September 4 and 5, key themes centered on the convergence of wealth management and retirement...

The Importance of Quality Employee Meetings for Business Success

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, adult learning, benefit education, benefits committee, Change, Client connection, Communication, Confidence, education, Employee Benefits, Employee engagement, Employee feedback, Employee happiness, Employee training, Fiduciary, financial literacy, Financial Wellness, mindfulness, Retirement Plan Committee

The Importance of Quality Employee Meetings for Business Success Quality employee meetings are essential for improving communication, boosting engagement, and driving organizational success. Whether the...

Convergence & Advisor M&A: Shaping the Future of Wealth, Retirement, & Benefits

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, Client connection, collaboration, Communication, Convergence, Convergence & Advisor M&A, DC Plan Sponsors, evolving and adapting, Fiduciary, Financial Advice, Financial Advisors, financial literacy, Financial Wellness, innovation

The concept of convergence between wealth management, retirement planning, and workplace benefits is no longer seen as a passing trend, as indicated by a recent...

IRS Issues New Guidance for SECURE 2.0 401(k) Student Loan Match

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, benefit education, benefits committee, Change, Communication, Confidence, DC Plan Sponsors, Economy, Emergency Savings, Fiduciary, Financial Advice, Financial Advisors, Financial Wellness, Financial Wellness, ira, IRA Roll overs and Roll ins, Legislation, Plan design, SECURE 2.0, Secure Act Changes, Student Loan Debt

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently issued new guidance regarding a SECURE 2.0 Act provision that aims to provide significant benefits for employees repaying...

Why Financial Advisors Need a Strong, Purpose-Driven Brand

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, Adaptability, Authenticity, Change, Client connection, collaboration, Communication, Convergence, Creative approach, DC plans, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, financial behaviors, mindfulness, purpose driven brand

Building a strong, purpose-driven brand is essential for financial advisors to stand out in a crowded and commoditized market. A brand is not just about...

Fee Compression Driving New Retirement Income Solutions

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, Benchmarking & Monitoring Fees & Partners, benefit education, Communication, Compensation, DC plans, Economy, fee transparency, Fiduciary, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, Financial Security, financial wellness, inflation, PEP, recordkeeping, Target Date Funds

As the retirement landscape evolves, major players in the industry are introducing new retirement income solutions. This shift is driven by decreasing investment fees and...

Choosing the Right Advisor: The Case For Independent Due Diligence

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, Client connection, Confidence, DC Plan Sponsors, DC plans, Due Diligence, Employee engagement, Employee feedback, Employee happiness, ERISA Co-Fiduciaries, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, Financial Security, Financial Wellness

Choosing the Right Advisor: The Case For Independent Due Diligence Choosing the right advisor is the most critical decision a 401(k) or 403(b) plan sponsor...

Valuing Employees: The Impact of Employer Matching on Retention

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, benefit education, benefits committee, Communication, Company Contributions and Vesting, Diversity equity inclusion, DOL, Economy, Employee Benefits, Employee engagement, Employee happiness, Employer Contribution, employer match, Fiduciary, Financial Wellness, hiring, inflation concerns, office environment, onboarding, participation, Trust, vesting, War for Talent

Valuing Employees: The Impact of Employer Matching on Retention To encourage employees to stay with a company longer, it’s crucial to make them feel genuinely...

Retirement Planning Tools Essential to Securing Financial Future

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, Client connection, Communication, Confidence, DC Plan Sponsors, Digital Design, Digital Tools, education, Employee happiness, Financial Advice, Financial Advisors, financial behaviors, financial insecurity, Financial Security, financial stress management, Financial Wellness, Independence planning

Jason Gabrieli Retirement Planning Tools

Retirement Planning Tools Essential to Securing Financial Future Retirement planning tools are essential resources for both individuals and employers, helping to navigate the complexities of...