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.
Show Up and Enhance the Participant Experience: 2019 Fi360 Conference
Woody Allen once said that 80% of success in life is just showing up. Thom Shumosic says adopting…
Do 401ks Right and Americans will Save More: 2019 Fi360 Conference
It’s on the 401k industry to get it right for American savers. That was the core message from…
The ‘Vicious Circle’ of U.S.-China Trade: Liz Ann Sonders at 2019 Fi360 Conference
Attendees at the Fi360 Conference’s opening general session today in Nashville were treated to the market insights of…
BMW Driving Employees to 401(k)s
BMW is driving its U.S. employees from a pension plan to 401k plan, echoing a move it has already made in other countries.
Just 1 in 4 Saving Enough in their 401(k)
Findings that 3 in 4 aren't saving enough in their 401k to maintain their standard of living in retirement reveals a need for better financial literacy.
SECURE Act Would Ease 401(k) Plan Access for Small Biz
SECURE Act 2019 makes it easier for small businesses to offer retirement plans, expand savings options, and boost financial security.
Just Relax, Goldman Sachs: The Demise of Formal Dress Codes
“Business Casual.” What does that ubiquitous phrase mean to you? Or to put it another way, what do…
Schwab’s New Pricing Model: Danger to 401(k) Advisors?
Charles Schwab jumped into the fee-for-service financial planning market on March 28 with the announcement that it is moving to a new subscription pricing model for Schwab.
Half of Older Americans Have No Retirement Savings? Not so fast…
GAO report finds 48% of households 55+ lack retirement savings, but excludes those with pension plans from analysis.
Tech Not Scary to Women Advisors
Scared by the rise of artificial intelligence and the robo-advisor? Not the top-earning female financial advisors at Edward…