401(k) Plans Are Changing—Here’s Why
The 401(k) industry is buzzing about private markets, crypto, ESG, and PEPs, but these trends pale in comparison to the real forces reshaping retirement plans. ...
Retirement Plan Advisor
The Overlooked RPA Checkup: Why Advisors Need Reviews Too
Most plan sponsors carefully review investment managers and recordkeepers, yet rarely apply the same scrutiny to their retirement plan advisors (RPAs). It’s an odd gap—especially...
The Hidden Risks of a “One Size Fits All” Retirement Plan Approach
A “one size fits all” approach to retirement plans can be surprisingly detrimental because it overlooks the diverse financial situations, goals, and risk tolerances of...
PEPs: Scalable Solution or Still the Wild West of Retirement Plans?
Are Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) a smart solution for expanding retirement coverage—or an overly complex, underregulated space that hasn’t lived up to expectations? PEPs were...
The One Trait That Sets Great Retirement Plan Advisors Apart
Despite the massive success of the U.S. defined contribution (DC) retirement system—with over $12 trillion in assets—many plans are managed by undertrained HR and finance...
Wealth + Retirement: The Race to Stay Relevant
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...
The Recordkeeping Industry Faces an Existential Moment
The 401(k) recordkeeping industry stands at a pivotal moment. With $12.5 trillion in assets and 121 million accounts, recordkeepers are navigating intense pressure driven by:...
Why Advisor Due Diligence Matters for 401(k) and 403(b) Plan Sponsors
Many plan sponsors are recognizing the complex responsibilities tied to managing retirement plans. While ERISA requires them to act as prudent experts, most lack formal...
The 10 Biggest Lies Told to 401(k) Plan Sponsors
At the May 401(k) Café webinar for plan sponsors, Fred Barstein, revealed the 10 biggest lies told to 401(k) and 403(b) plan sponsors. Despite ERISA’s...
Recent ERISA Lawsuits May Alter the Future of Retirement Plan Administration
The retirement plan landscape is shifting beneath our feet as a tidal wave of litigation threatens to fundamentally alter how 401(k) plans are administered. With...
