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401(k) Advisors
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A 401(k) advisor is a financial professional specializing in employer-sponsored retirement plans, specifically 401(k)s. They guide plan sponsors (employers) in various aspects, including plan design, investment selection, employee education, and ensuring compliance with regulations like ERISA. They also help plan sponsors fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities.
Building Client Relationships with Advisor Derek Fiorenza
Derek Fiorenza joins us to explain the somewhat unique approach he has to building client relationships with participants.
Gen Xers Know They’ll Need a Lot to Retire—But They Don’t Have It
Insured Retirement Institute finds most Gen Xers expect to need more income in retirement than previous generations, but they’re not confident their savings will suffice
Too Many Advisors Can’t Spend Enough Time with Clients: J.D. Power
Stifel, Commonwealth rank highest in satisfaction in respective segments according to the 2023 U.S. Financial Advisor Satisfaction Study
Michael Kitces: Why Chat GPT Complements (Not Replaces) Advisors
Michael Kitces explains the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence and Chat GPT, raising a bunch of fresh questions about the role it will play in financial advice, and how it complements, not replaces the role of financial advisors moving forward.
I Have Seen the Enemy and It Is Us?
Advisor Terry Morgan says advisors overlooking “little” 401(k) participants is a big problem for the retirement industry
Charles Schwab Tops Latest J.D. Power Full-Service Investor Satisfaction Rankings
Schwab tops list of six firms bettering the industry average ranking, but the survey notes overall satisfaction scores tanked along with the stock market
70% of Advisors Find Inflation is No Match for Small Plan Retirement
New research from Vestwell finds a majority of advisors surveyed said inflation has not impacted retirement for small business plans
Nearly 20% of Advisors Prefer to Retire than be Labeled as Employees Under Proposed DOL Rule
Findings from FSI argue against the DOL's independent contractor proposed rule
Simplified Plan Advisor Search RFP Template Released
Retirement Advisor Council’s template to help plan sponsors select a plan advisor being made available free of charge and free of copyrights
Top Performing Firms Prioritized Talent in 2022
Latest research from Charles Schwab highlighted what firms and their advisors prioritized in the past year