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Why 401k Target-Date Funds Are ‘Struggling’
The struggle is real. Target-date funds may be the go-to allocation for most 401k sponsors and participants, but…
When Will 401(k) CIT Growth Really Take Off?
Why aren’t CITs more popular? It’s a question confounding industry watchers, as many of the same benefits can…
4 Advisor Areas of ‘Exceptional Client Experience’
Thank you, Millennials, for this one—it’s all about the “experience,” and that includes how your clients interact with…
Ability to ‘Drive Action’ Critical to 401k Financial Wellness Success
Education is good, behavior better. 401k plan participants can have all the information they want, but if they…
Will ESG Reduce the Active Management Exodus?
Will more environment, social and governance (ESG) investment offerings stem the flow from active to passive management? It’s…
Is ESG in 401ks Really a ‘Fiduciary Nightmare?’
A new paper out about ESG in retirement plans argues against the “myths” it sees in discussion of…
Investment Fees Continue to Fall, Little Sign of Slowing
The downward trend of investment product fees continues, according to research from Cerulli Associates. The global research and…
How Do Recordkeepers Really Feel About 401k Financial Wellness?
While the term financial wellness can be ambiguous (or not), at its most fundamental level it emphasizes holistic…
Employers Trust 401k Firms Over Government on Retirement Plans
So, what does it mean for state-sponsored retirement plans? The SPARK Institute and Cerulli Associates find that small…
ESG Investments Face ‘Headwinds’ in 401(k)s
Despite an uptick in environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-focused conversations in the defined contribution market, ESG-oriented investment options…