Tom Hawkins is Retirement Clearinghouse's Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for RCH's marketing and research initiatives, including development of original content, RCH's internet presence, digital marketing and industry research.
Prior to joining Retirement Clearinghouse, Hawkins performed multiple roles at MassMutual Financial Group, including the CEO of MassMutual Japan, Regional Executive / Latin America & Europe, and Division Head, Structured Settlements. At First Union National Bank, Hawkins led the International
How Auto Portability Serves the Best Interest of 401(k) Participants
Plan sponsors that are considering the adoption of auto portability must determine that, by participating in the auto…
Retirement Industry Associations in Alignment on 401(k) Auto Portability
The Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a Prohibited Transaction Exemption (PTE) for Retirement Clearinghouse’s (RCH) auto portability program…
A Tale of Two 401(k) Balance Segments
For job-changing 401(k) participants with balances greater than $15,000, it was the spring of financial wellness, as the…
DOL to Determine Auto Portability’s Fate
Research has conclusively demonstrated that retirement savings portability dramatically reduces 401(k) cashout leakage, preserves retirement savings and reduces…
The Missing Piece in 401(k) Retirement Income: Consolidation
As Baby Boomers retire in record numbers, they’re shifting their attention from saving for retirement to the process of…
Are You All-In for a 401(k) Roll-In?
Over the past six years, there’s been a steady drumbeat pointing the way to increased 401(k) auto portability…
Why We Urgently Need a ‘Sustainable’ 401(k) Defined Contribution System
America’s defined contribution system is unsustainable—urgently requiring an upgrade to effectively deliver on its intended goal, which is…
Why Auto Portability Makes Everything Better
Auto portability retirement savings help cut cash-out leakage, preserve trillions, and make retirement policy initiatives stronger.
How to Locate Missing 401(k) Participants
The American Benefits Council clearly identified the root causes of missing participants: a highly-mobile workforce and lack of retirement portability.
What to do About Missing 401(k) Participants
Missing participants create challenges for plan sponsors. Learn strategic solutions to improve retirement savings and participant outcomes.