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.
Hall of Fame Created for Financial Planners
Nominations open today for CFP Board’s new recognition program honoring champions of financial planning
Public Employees More Likely to Opt for Default Investments in DC Plans
New MissionSquare Research Institute study shows more than 80% of public defined contribution plan participants accept the default option
Top Social Security Official Resigns in Wake of Clash with Musk’s DOGE
Michelle King replaced as acting commissioner by Leland Dudek after King refused to comply with DOGE demand for access to sensitive info; Move raises alarms with Social Security advocates
Student Loan Retirement Match Program Making a Big Impact at Candidly
SECURE 2.0-enabled solution driving significant increases in retirement plan participation and employer match maximization, reveals provider’s 2024 Annual Impact Report
Half of U.S. Workers Unaware of Saver’s Credit
As tax season ramps up, TCRS says participants need a reminder of potentially eligibility
Trump EBSA Nominee Aronowitz a Stern Critic of Frivolous ERISA Litigation
President taps Encore Fiduciary’s Daniel Aronowitz to succeed Lisa Gomez in key ERISA-policing role
Target Date Trends: 15% Growth in 2024; Fees Continue to Fall
New Sway Research report breaks down developments including CIT growth, Vanguard’s new milestone, BlackRock’s LifePath Paycheck intro, and the ongoing decline in fees
Vestwell Enters Emergency Savings Account Market
In wake of SECURE 2.0 provision to promote emergency savings, company expands its suite of financial wellness solutions with a new workplace ESA
Participant Pulse: 401(k) Balances at BofA Grow 16% in 2024
Bank of America’s new Participant Pulse report shows average account balance just over six figures
Retirement Events: Two National Shows Go Dark, But Horizons 2025 Emerges
While Wealth@wor(k) and the Broadridge Advisor 360 Summit are gone, The American College is launching Horizons 2025 next month with a heavyweight speaker lineup