Veteran financial services industry journalist Brian Anderson joined 401(k) Specialist as Managing Editor in January 2019. He has led editorial content for a variety of well-known properties including Insurance Forums, Life Insurance Selling, National Underwriter Life & Health, and Senior Market Advisor. He has always maintained a focus on providing readers with timely, useful information intended to help them build their business.
Talking Guaranteed Lifetime Income Solutions with Allianz Life’s Michael De Feo
Guaranteed lifetime income in retirement plans is a hot topic these days, with study after study revealing that Americans want to know more about it and view these products as a good fit.
5 Notable Participant Behaviors Identified in T. Rowe Price 401(k) Report
While participants have largely stayed the course amid inflation and market volatility, there are some interesting traits from report released today
‘America’s Retirement Score’ Drops to a 78
Fidelity research shows nation’s retirement preparedness level sees five-point decline amid continued volatility
Live Nation Entertainment 401(k) Subject of Lawsuit Alleging Excessive Fees
Two former employees allege the $769 million plan is plagued by high-cost investments and an overly risky and underperforming stable value fund
Biden Veto Preserves Labor Department’s ESG Final Rule
First veto of Biden presidency—backed by American Retirement Association—is unlikely to be overridden by Congress, meaning new rule allowing retirement plans to consider environmental, social and governance factors would stand
This Gen Z Trait Will Disrupt Retirement Industry Most by 2030
Principal Financial Group’s “Future of Retirement Survey” of advisors and plan sponsors identifies four leading factors that will reshape 401(k) plans by the end of the decade
The Rage Over Raising the Retirement Age
As talk in the U.S. ramps up over a desire to raise Social Security’s full retirement age to tackle looming insolvency, France and China are changing laws to address demographic challenges
Annexus Retirement Solutions, iJoin Partner on Lifetime Income Solution for TDFs
Deal makes target date funds with ARS’ Lifetime Income Builder more accessible to retirement plan advisors
Plan Sponsors Spending Half Their 401(k) Time on Admin Work That Could Be Outsourced
New Pentegra survey released in conjunction with “3(16) Day” celebrating fiduciary expertise
OneDigital Expands to Arizona
Acquisition of 401K Resources and The Clear Group marks a milestone in firm’s planned national expansion