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.
Timing is Everything in Retirement Planning
Everyone knows that at a certain point—many would say the sooner the better—people need to start planning for…
A Nightmare on 401(k) Street: Spooky Retirement Facts
Scary retirement facts reveal savings gaps and debt fears. Learn how to avoid financial nightmares and secure your future.
4 Steps to More Effective 401k Plan Participation: Excel 401(k) Conference
Retirement readiness transforms 401(k) plans. Learn how advisor Brad Arends improved participant outcomes dramatically.
Why Advisors Need to Be Proactive: Excel 401(k) Conference
What do plan sponsors really think of the advisor community? Meghan Jacobson, CFA, Head of J.P. Morgan U.S.…
Time to Look Beyond Financial Wellness: Excel 401(k) Conference
It’s time to think beyond “financial wellness,” says Jania Stout of Fiduciary Plan Advisors. During her breakout session…
Hourihan Challenges Excel 401(k) Crowd to Modernize Their Marketing
Attendees at Rebecca Hourihan’s Monday morning breakout session at Excel 401(k) Conference in Dallas were challenged to take…
5 Random Notes on Saving (Or Not) for Retirement
When you are constantly scanning the internet for information and news about 401(k)s and retirement readiness, you come…
‘Transcreation’ Helps Expand Hispanic Worker Retirement Savings Program
We’ve got your word of the day: “Transcreation.” That’s a technique helping Principal Financial Group expand its culturally…
DOL Releases Proposed Retirement Plan Electronic Disclosure Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule on October 22, 2019 to allow retirement plan disclosures…
Help Form the Open MEPs Rule: IRS Seeking Input for Dec. 11 Hearing
If you have something to say about the IRS proposed rule on Multiple Employer Plans, speak soon or…