Amanda Umpierrez
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Amanda Umpierrez is the Managing Editor of 401(k) Specialist magazine. She is a financial services reporter with over six years of experience and a passion for telling stories and reporting news. Amanda received her degree in journalism and government and politics at St. John’s University. She is originally from Queens, New York, but now resides in Denver, Colorado with her partner. In her free time, Amanda enjoys running, cooking, and watching the latest drama show.
DC Participants Interested, But Skeptical, in Alternative Investments
Over half of respondents to a Schroders survey say they would allocate less than 10% of retirement assets to alternatives
October 9, 2024
Multiple Job Transitions Could Result in $300K Retirement Savings Loss
Forty-four percent of workers in a Vanguard dataset either increased or maintained their savings rate when switching employers
October 9, 2024
Cetera Acquires $4B RIA
Cetera will welcome 350 financial professionals as part of the acquisition
October 8, 2024
RIAs Express Greater Market Concerns in Second Half of 2024
The unpredictability could be tied to November's general election along with recent Federal Reserve rate cuts, finds Security Benefit
October 8, 2024
Investors and Financial Planners Disconnected on Retirement Income, Social Security
The study by Alliance for Lifetime Income shows a gap in how advisors and clients are talking about retirement planning
October 7, 2024
Mercer Advisors Builds Presence in North Carolina and Philly With New Deals
The Denver-based wealth manager announced the acquisitions of two multi-million dollar RIAs this week
October 6, 2024
Waverly Advisors Buys CenterPoint Wealth Management
The acquisition marks Waverly's 16th transaction since 2021
October 5, 2024
Corporate Roundup: Wealth Enhancement Group Acquires $2B RIA, Ascensus, Financial Finesse Extend Wellness Collab
The latest industry news from Wealth Enhancement Group, Ascensus, Financial Finesse, and UBS Wealth Management
October 4, 2024
Walgreens Launches Student Loan 401(k) Match Program
Walgreens is the latest in a list of massive chains now offering student loan matching benefits
October 3, 2024
Americans List Social Security, Medicare as Priorities for Congress
82% of retirees surveyed in a Transamerica report say they hope Congress and the next president will tackle Social Security's funding shortfalls
October 3, 2024