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Brian Graff
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DOL Unveils Fiduciary Rule Opening Door to Alternative Investments in 401(k)s
Proposed regulation outlines process-based safe harbors for plan fiduciaries, reinforcing ERISA standards while expanding access to private markets and other alternatives for retirement savers
Why Retirement Plan Specialists May Need to Broaden their Scope
Leaders at 2026 Viking Cove Institute 100 Summit encourage retirement advisors to help with adjacent issues like healthcare and wealth management
Trump Accounts Take Shape with New Treasury, IRS Guidance Today
Proposed regulations on account elections and a $1,000 pilot contribution program will open public comment periods starting Monday
Rash of ERISA Lawsuits an Emerging Challenge: 2025 NAPA 401(k) Summit
Brian Graff says proliferation of lawsuits tops list of industry concerns during opening general session at industry’s biggest event
CITs in 403(b)s Saga Adds More Twists and Turns
While some consumer groups urge lawmakers to reject a bill that would allow collective investment trusts in 403(b) plans, advocates ramp up push for passage before year’s end
Gomez: DOL Fiduciary Rule Seeks to ‘Level the Playing Field’
Assistant Secretary of Labor tells NAPA 401(k) Summit audience to actually “read the rule” before judgment
Retirement Income Certificate for Advisors Introduced by NAPA
Free course for NAPA members to earn RI(k) certificate launched in response to growing interest in retirement income options
ESG Rule Survives Legal Challenge from Red State AGs
Federal judge’s decision Thursday keeps Labor Department’s controversial 2022 rule in force; draws praise from retirement industry voices
Too Many Low-Income Workers Lack Access to Retirement Plans: EIG
Florida singled out for lack of access in new report finding only 1 in 5 low-income workers participate in 401(k) plans
EIG’s John Lettieri Refutes ARA Claims of Proposed Bill’s Challenge to Private Retirement Plan System
John Lettieri explains why he thinks the new plan would indeed NOT compete with the existing private retirement plan system and why the lower-income retirement plan coverage gap needs to be addressed now.