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.
Marsh & McLennan Agency Acquires Compass Financial Partners
Compass Financial Partners, a Greensboro, N.C.-based retirement consulting and investment advisory firm led by former 401k Specialist Top…
SageView Acquired by Private Equity Firm
SageView Investment marks a strategic partnership with Aquiline Capital Partners to fuel growth in retirement and wealth management.
3 in 4 Worry Pandemic Will Impact Retirement
The COVID-19 pandemic has made Americans worry more about just about everything—so why should their prospects for a…
Done Deal: Empower Closes Acquisition of MassMutual Retirement Plan Business
Empower Retirement has officially acquired MassMutual’s retirement business. The Denver-based retirement giant today announced the completion of the…
Stimulus Bill Extends Tax-Free Status of Employer-Sponsored Student Loan Programs
The new stimulus bill signed into law by President Trump on Sunday didn’t extend the student loan payment…
Top 401(k) Best Practices Story of 2020: A Plea for More Roths
Don’t blame us, we just work here. The most-read story on 401(k) best practices in 2020 involved controversial…
Millennials Face Bigger Retirement Saving Challenges Due to Pandemic
Millennials have not fared particularly well financially during the global pandemic according to a new survey released this…
Employer Interest in Providing Emergency Savings Accounts Rises with Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a spotlight on a problem that already existed, and one 401k advisors are…
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…