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.
Reach Out: 70% of Participants Welcome Advice from 401k Advisors
Are you reaching out to plan participants to provide guidance and advice? A new report says 70% of…
Retirement-Focused ESG Investing Bills Introduced in Congress
Two pieces of retirement-focused legislation intended to protect and increase sustainable investments were introduced in Congress this week…
Why MassMutual is Betting Big ($100M) on Bitcoin
MassMutual’s big bet on Bitcoin is being called “an incredible moment in the history of both Bitcoin and…
John Hancock Retirement Names Leader of Mid/Large-Market Distribution Team
John Hancock Retirement, a company of Manulife Investment Management, today announced it has named Bill Thompson, divisional vice-president,…
DCIIA Celebrates Diversity & Inclusion with Inaugural Awards Program
The Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA) hosted a virtual event Dec. 10 celebrating its inaugural Diversity and…
Pandemic Turning More Americans Into Savers
New Voya consumer survey shows the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting economic turmoil has turned more Americans into savers.
401(k) Plan Provider NWPS Bought by Raymond James
Broker-dealer Raymond James is expanding its retirement services offerings by acquiring independent 401k plan administrator NWPS.
Why Low-to-Moderate Income Plan Participants are Bearing Brunt of the Recession
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a lasting negative financial impact on many low- to moderate-income (LMI) defined contribution…
Tickeron Boosts AI-Generated 401k Reporting to Over 80,000 Plans
Sunnyvale, Calif.-based artificial and human intelligence platform Tickeron announced Dec. 9 that it has more than doubled the…
Paychex is Latest to Introduce a Pooled Employer Plan
The “PEP” pool keeps growing. Paychex, Inc. announced Dec. 9 it will be among the first in the…