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.
Corporate Roundup: Wilshire Advisors Taps CEO, JPMorganChase Commits $14.5M to Benefit Programs
The latest news from Wilshire Advisors, JPMorganChase, AmericanTCS, MetLife, and more
Empower Issues Zero-Fee Index Fund to Close Savings Gap
Fund will be available to all participants enrolled in DC and DB plans, as well as qualified retirement accounts
AI, TDFs, Social Security Education Among Top Employer Resources
A new Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies report looks at the leading benefits offered by today’s plan sponsors
Despite Interest in Lifetime Income Options, Plan Sponsors Lag Behind
NAPA 401(k) Summit panel explores why lifetime income options remain in such low demand, and what advisors can due to increase its usage
J.P. Morgan Taps Economic Leader to Multi-Assets Solutions Business
Firm says Geng Ngarmboonanant’s history as economic policy expert will meet boosted demand for market insights
Schwab Introduces Income Lab
Advisors using Income Lab can access their client information from the Schwab Advisor Center
Payroll Integrations Teams up With UKG to Streamline Admin Tasks
Companies that use UKG Pro or UKG Ready will be able to automate administrative duties
NAPA Takes Vegas in Annual 401(k) Summit
401(k) Specialist will be making it's way to Las Vegas next week for NAPA's 401(k) Summit
Corporate Roundup: 401GO, Heartland Partnership, TIAA Annuity Inflows Hit Record High
The latest news from 401GO, TIAA, and CalSTRS
Sen. Cassidy Seeks Retirement Benefits for Gig Workers in Latest Whitepaper
The whitepaper follows a request for feedback Sen. Cassidy issued in June 2024 on legal and regulatory hurdles impacting independent contractors