Aronowitz Comments on Alternative Assets, ESOPs, in Latest Hearing
The assistant secretary for EBSA answered subcommittee questions on the agency’s latest concerns
2027 401(k) Contribution Limit Projected at $25,000
Milliman forecasts a modest $500 increase to next year’s employee elective deferral limit
Legislation Would Expand Employee Contributions to HSAs, Student Loan Debt
A new bill would codify an IRS ruling that initially allowed a single employer to offer a…
DOL Releases Field Bulletin With Changes
The FAB includes shifts to the agency’s enforcement actions and investigation timelines
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A quarterly series devoted to 401(k) advisors and the topics that mean the most to them. In our first-ever quarterly Deep Dive series, high-profile ERISA attorneys (including those doing much of the suing) break down why plans are targeted—and what advisors and sponsors must do to protect themselves.
How Not to Get Sued: A 401(k) Specialist Deep Dive
Last Updated: April 10, 2026 Excessive fee claims. Forfeiture lawsuits. Voluntary benefits…
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Study Finds Lifetime Income is ‘Missing Link’ to Global Retirement Security
New Prudential/Global Aging Institute research finds countries could deliver the same…
Clemetson Joins 401(k) Specialist to Lead Media Sales Growth
Veteran B2B media leader to drive next phase of client partnership development
John Hancock, MIT AgeLab Measure Longevity Preparedness in New Tool
Adults wanting to understand longevity preparedness will answer questions across eight areas…
Traditional Portfolios Outperform Diversification in the Long-Term
60/40 model proves reliable even as diversification tactics saw higher gains last year,…
LPL to Acquire Mariner Advisor Network in Major Advisor Deal
Transaction brings 367 advisors and $31B in assets to LPL, with hybrid advisors moving to…
Six-Figure Social Security Cap Proposed to Boost Program Solvency
CRFB’s plan would limit benefits for top earners to close funding gaps, but critics such as…
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Advisors Foresee Alternatives to Outpace Public Investments
Seventy percent expect a larger number of clients to show interest in private markets over…
Advisors List Reduced Fiduciary Risk, Administrative Burden for Growing PEP Interest
The findings identify a growing shift towards PEPs in the retirement plan industry
Employers and Workers are Aligned on Benefits—But Communication Gaps Undermine Financial Confidence
Franklin Templeton finds agreement on pay and retirement priorities, but complexity and poor…
GWN Selects Parrot AI to Automate Advisor Workflow
With this expansion, GWN said its deepening its investment in an AI-native advisor…
Nationwide Shakes Up Sales Leadership
Nationwide announced several sales leadership updates across its Group Benefits and Annuity…
Gusto Acquires Business Compliance Platform; Pello Companies Buys Morningstar Subsidiary
Plus, news from PCS Retirement, Fiducient Advisors, Hightower, Securian Financial, and…
Lifetime Income Boosts 401(k) Spending Power by 22%, BlackRock Finds
Embedding guaranteed income in target-date funds—not higher savings—can significantly…
Updated 2027 Social Security COLA Forecasts: 2.8% and 3.2%
While one monthly prediction based on today’s inflation data spiked with surge in oil…
SEC Appoints New Division of Enforcement Director
David Woodcock’s appointment comes as the SEC expects “significant course corrections” over…
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401(k) Specialist Podcast
What Participants Really Think with Invesco’s Greg Jenkins
There’s a lot of increased attention about adding private markets investments to 401(k) plans in the wake of President Trump’s 2025 Executive Order on alternatives, and participants are starting to take notice. Invesco’s recent DC Participant Pulse Survey had some very interesting findings about participant perceptions of private markets,…
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