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 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.
Why Retirement Savings Need to Be ‘Recycled’
Another Earth Day has come and gone, and we’re once again reminded of the need to protect our…
Big Changes Coming for Small 401(k) Accounts
Important changes are now making their way to small 401k accounts, left behind by separated participants with balances less than $5,000.
How to Remove ‘Friction’ From the 401k System
Auto portability is a plan feature that will drastically reduce “friction” for the small balance (less than $5,000) job-changer
How to Bridge the Minority 401(k) Participation Gap
Under-participation by minorities in America’s 401(k) system represents a significant economic disparity that requires creative, private-sector solutions. Auto…
Is Adoption of 401k Auto-Enrollment Decreasing?
When it comes 401(k) auto enrollment, most industry observers seem to agree that it’s a good thing. Unfortunately, recent…
The Power of 401(k) Auto Portability: A Case Study
Auto portability can do for job transfers what auto enrollment and auto escalation have done for 401(k) participation and…