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.
DOL, SEC Release Regulatory Agendas
The DOL's agenda includes proposals on fiduciary status when considering ESG factors while the SEC calls for clarifying the offering and selling of crypto assets
Healthcare Costs for Retirees Dip in 2025
Retirees enrolled in one Medicare plan could see a substantial decrease in healthcare expenses compared to 2024, finds Milliman
Aon Sells Back NFP Wealth Side to Madison Dearborn
Wealthspire Advisors, Fiducient Advisors, and Newport Private Wealth under NFP will be consolidated and rebranded by MDP
Guaranteed Income Features in Target Dates Exceed $100B
The rise is a 25% increase from year-end 2024, Sway research uncovers
ERIC Files Amicus Brief Pressing Court to Dismiss PRT Suit
The amicus brief states that plaintiffs did not experience any injury as a result of Weyerhaeuser and Athene’s PRT in 2019
Jackson Rolls Out FIA with Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit
Advisors will be able to collect fees from the contract without impacts to the income benefit, Jackson states
Strongpoint Partners Announces Collab with ACI
The partnership will further Strongpoint’s presence on the West coast
Northern Trust to Oversee $18.5B NM Retirement Fund
The latest news from Northern Trust, MassMutual, Orion, Summit Financial, and more
Lessons from Alternative Mutual Funds for 401(k) Advisors
A Morningstar expert explores how alternative mutual funds have performed and what advisors should expect with private equity in 401(k) plans
New Bill Opens TSP Contributions for Veterans
The FORWARD Act would allow qualified retirees and veterans to make voluntary contributions to TSPs