Capitalize, Crypto.com Team Up to Optimize Rollover Process
The new platform will be available to Crypto.com IRA customers
AB, Brookfield and Carlyle Launch Private Markets DC Solution
New “ABC [ONE]” offering designed to bring diversified private equity, private credit, and…
More Advisors Expect AI to Outpace Traditional Practices
Over eighty percent of respondents believe the technology will evolve business operations…
Betterment at Work Rolls Out AI-Powered Plan Sponsor Dashboard
Upgrade gives employers additional benchmarking data on how plans compare to national averages
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A quarterly series devoted to 401(k) advisors and the topics that mean the most to them. In our Q2 2026 Deep Dive, sponsored by MFS Investment Management, industry experts break down the evolution of the $5 trillion target-date fund market—and how advisors and plan sponsors can balance new innovations with the proven strategies of long-term accumulation and retirement income.
Target Date Funds: A 401(k) Specialist Deep Dive
Explore our Q2 2026 Deep Dive into target-date funds (TDFs). Discover the latest industry…
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Most Pre-Retirees Go Without 401(k) Advice
Cerulli report finds 71% of pre-retirees have not pursued financial advice or planning help…
Most Americans Expect to Retire Later, But Few Likely Will
Eighty percent anticipate delaying retirement, but only 5% do, shows Allianz
Half of Retirees Report Expenses Higher Than Expected: Schroders
New survey shows 58% don’t know how long their savings will last in retirement
Annuity-Integrated TDFs Reach Momentum
Assets in target-date funds with annuities secured $42 billion as of March, up from $25…
Sen. Cassidy’s Defeat Follows ‘Champion of Retirement Security’ Recognition
The lawmaker conceded the Republican primary in Louisiana following his loss to Rep. Julia…
Employees Want More Help Maximizing Workplace Financial Benefits
New Morgan Stanley at Work research finds employees increasingly value retirement planning…
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401(k) Contributions Tick Up Slightly in Q1 2026
Bank of America’s Participant Pulse also shows drops in the number of participants borrowing…
Nationwide Appoints New Sales Team Leadership
The organization named vice presidents to its Government Retention & Growth, Strategic…
Vestmark Unveils AI Monitoring Solution
Vestmark Pulse monitors portfolio positions, SEC filings, market news and events, and client…
InvestorCOM, IRALOGIX Create Rollover Experience
Plus, news from Schwab, Osaic, Morgan Lewis, Integrated Partners, CAPTRUST, and more
State Auto-IRA Programs Eclipse $3 Billion in Retirement Assets
State-facilitated retirement savings plans now count 1.2 million funded accounts as more…
Alts are Coming to 401(k)s, but the Retirement Industry Should Move Forward Thoughtfully
As policymakers and providers push to expand private market access in 401(k) plans, Frank…
Lawmakers Revive Startup Tax Credit Bill for Micro-Businesses
While legislation under SECURE 2.0 offers startup tax credits, many micro-businesses end up…
Stadion, Morningstar Offer Tailored Managed Account Experience with Lincoln
The offering is now available to plans on Lincoln Financial’s Alliance Platform
PGIM Launches Private Credit CIT for Defined Contribution Plans
New collective investment trust gives DC plans access to investment-grade private credit…
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The 401k Girls Are Making Financial Planning Actually Fun
In this episode, Jessica Porter and Hayley Porter, financial planners at BPG Wealth Management, speak to 401(k) Specialist‘s Managing Editor Amanda Umpierrez about the 401k Girls, a financial education platform aiming to make financial wellness accessible and exciting for professionals and their clients. Jessica and Hayley, who were…
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