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.
Retirement Industry Gathers to Celebrate ERISA at 50
ERISA 50th Symposium and Gala taking place in Washington D.C. on Thursday; daytime event will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person
‘Co-Manufacturing’ Trend Having Major Impact on New Target Date Series Launches
Report from Sway Research explores trend, shows TDF assets top $4 trillion as CITs overtake mutual funds
America Falls Again in Global Retirement Security Rankings
2024 Global Retirement Index has a new No. 1 while U.S. drops out of top 20
EBSA Updates Cybersecurity Guidance for Plan Sponsors and Fiduciaries
New Compliance Assistance Release confirms agency’s 2021 guidance applies to all ERISA-covered employee benefit plans, including health and welfare plans
U.S. Needs ‘Hybrid’ Retirement Plan System: Report
TIAA Institute researchers say system needs to incorporate best features from DC and DB plans to address longer retirements, changing work patterns
Fiduciary Rule Update and ERISA at 50 with Lathrop GPM’s Allie Itami
On this episode, ERISA attorney Allie Itami discusses the fiduciary rule delays, its impact on compliance, and challenges with annuities in 401(k) plans.
401(k) Day Marks Debut of ‘Building Your Financial Future’ Campaign
Plan Sponsor Council of America unveils free educational campaign while Prime Capital Retirement sponsoring 401(k) Day 1% Challenge
Typical Retiring Couple Facing $16,500 Social Security Benefit Cut in 2033
Updated report from budget watchdog puts annual figure on looming 21% benefit cut absent congressional action
Run on Rollovers in 2024: Cogent Syndicated Report
New study reveals rollover and consolidation activities have accelerated over the past year; outlook for future assets in motion looks promising
Sports Betting Legalization a Big Loser for Retirement Balances
New study finds every dollar wagered translates into two dollars not invested in retirement accounts