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.
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
U.S. Ranks Highest in Global Financial Assets
The latest Global Wealth Report by Allianz anticipates an increase in U.S. financial assets by over 7% for 2024
October 2, 2024
Employees Prefer In-Plan Retirement Income Features
The DC survey from Invesco underlines the idea that more participants want to be involved in their retirement investments
October 2, 2024
LPL CEO Fired Over Workplace Misconduct
The termination follows the recommendation by a special committee of directors, LPL Financial stated
October 1, 2024
Social Security Insolvency Could Result in $900K Benefits Loss
A whitepaper by HealthView Services looks at how Social Security benefit cuts would impact future retirees
October 1, 2024
Creative Planning Lands Strategic Investment from TPG Capital
The firm's investment will drive further growth at Creative Planning
September 30, 2024
Vestmark, BlackRock Partner to Strengthen Custom Model Portfolios
BlackRock will provide standard and custom RIA custom model portfolios through Vestmark platform
September 30, 2024
Alight Partners With Holistic Wellbeing and Fertility Support Services
The firm is growing its Alight Partner Network with Journey and Carrot Fertility
September 28, 2024
Corporate Roundup: TRPG Acquires Wealth Manager, 401GO, Northwestern Mutual Hires
The latest news from The Retirement Planning Group, 401GO, and Northwestern Mutual
September 27, 2024
More Black, Hispanic, and Latina Women Investing to Grow Generational Wealth
Seventy-four percent of Hispanic and Latina women and 69% of Black women credited building generational wealth as their motivation to start investing, finds J.P. Morgan Wealth Management
September 26, 2024