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401(k) Investments
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401(k) investments refer to the various assets and financial instruments available within a 401(k) retirement plan, which employees can choose to grow their retirement savings. These investments are selected from a menu of options provided by the plan sponsor (usually the employer) and managed through a plan administrator.
How to Craft the Best 401(k) Investment Menu
Do your 401(k) plan-sponsor clients offer participants way too many investment options? Do you wonder how these investment…
Two More Retirement and Investment Heavyweights Team Up
Fresh off the heels of a similar announcement involving ADP, Financial Engines said Thursday it has “significantly expanded”…
Share Class ‘Amnesty’ for 401(k) Advisors: Marcia Wagner
Will it be A shares, B shares …C, D, E, F or G shares? If you’re confused over…
Ascensus Announces Major 401(k) Hires
Ascensus channel management strategy grows as Kathleen Roche and Derek Vito join to strengthen advisor and broker-dealer relationships.
Nuveen Expands DCIO Business with New Hires
Nuveen DCIO Growth continues with new executive appointments, strengthening retirement plan investment solutions and advisor support.
What’s Going on with Managed Accounts in 401(k)s?
Despite solid growth, defined contribution (DC) managed account assets are being starkly under-utilized by retirement savers according to the latest research from Cerulli Associates.
Which CITs Get Top Fi360 Fiduciary Score?
CIT Fi360 Fiduciary Score shows 17% of investments earned top marks, helping advisors assess funds with fiduciary responsibility.
Are Target Date Funds Missing the Mark?
Without a doubt, target date trends are headed (sharply) north. Target date mutual fund assets grew almost 5…
6 Arguments for Active Management in 401(k)s
A passive investment management approach is appropriate for many 401(k) plan participants. But indexing isn’t right for everyone.…
What Managed Accounts Offer That Target Dates Miss (Supposedly)
Managed accounts offer customized retirement savings, higher savings rates, and better diversification. Learn how they outperform TDFs.