Amanda Umpierrez is the Managing Editor of 401(k) Specialist magazine. She is a financial services reporter with nearly a decade of experience and a passion for telling stories and reporting news. She is originally from Queens, New York, but now resides in Denver, Colorado.
Nationwide Unveils RetireAssist for Small Businesses
The platform will include two solutions designed to provide customization for small business 401(k) and 403(b) plans
Edelman Financial Engines Brings in New President
Ralph Haberli has previous experience working for Capital Group and BlackRock, among other firms
Jackson Releases Nasdaq 100 Index Option
The firm also announced enhancements to its traditional variable annuity product suite
Vanguard Expands Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Lineup
The ETFs are aimed for tax-sensitive New York investors
Caregivers Urge for Support in the Workplace
Edward Jones report finds caregivers feel increasingly unsupported in their roles, as Voya launches new caregiving concierge service
Corporate Roundup: FINRA Appoints Public Governor, Lincoln Financial Taps CTO
The latest news from FINRA, Lincoln Financial, NAPA, Hightower, and more
These Two East Coast States Took Top Ranks in Retirement Readiness
Western & Southern Financial Group report ranks each state by retirement readiness
401(k) Rollover Delays Could Cost Nearly $76k in Lost Savings
PensionBee's analysis looked at how delays
in rollovers could ultimately impact savings
Sens. Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Encourage Automatic Enrollment
The Auto Reenroll Act would allow plan sponsors to reenroll non-participants into their workplace plans
Alternative Investments See $1.3T Growth Potential
While the investments have a significant growth potential among retail investors, its accessibility comes with challenges, Lansons reports