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
Top 5 Misconceptions About 401(k) Auto Portability
Nine in 10 plan participants surveyed thought that an auto-portability feature would be valuable
401(k) Auto Portability’s Significant Benefits to Pending Legislation
The sheer magnitude of incremental benefits delivered by the addition of auto portability was surprising
Beware of Unintended Effects of Retirement Savings Public Policies
At first glance, some retirement savings public policies can seem like a sure thing, particularly when they’re based…
5 Misconceptions About Automatic Rollovers
Automatic rollover misconceptions can mislead plan sponsors. Learn the truth to reduce costs and protect small-balance retirement accounts.
Auto-Portability Versus Authorized Portability—What’s the Difference?
When auto-portability becomes ubiquitous in America’s 401(k) system, it will herald 100% fully automated, end-to-end portability for all…
New Data Proves Effectiveness of 401(k) Auto-Portability
New, compelling data from an ongoing program of portability for small-balance 401(k) job-changers illustrates the effectiveness and appeal…
401(k) Retirement Savings: More Gone Than Forgotten
Forgotten 401(k) accounts are less harmful than cashout leakage. Learn why solving the real issue protects retirement savings.
The Strong Case for a Retirement Savings ‘Lost and Found’
Past proposals for an Office of the Retirement Savings Lost and Found (Lost & Found) offered good examples…
A Big Problem: Another Leakage Study Reaches the Same Conclusion
Arriving with little fanfare, a recent study prepared by the Staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation, a…
Why the Case for 401(k) Auto Portability Just Got Stronger
The case for auto portability, the new 401(k) plan default feature that automatically transfers small-balance retirement savings when…