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Qualified Default Investment Alternatives (QDIA)
33 posts
Truly Managed Accounts are Not QDIAs: Opinion
When is a managed account not managed? When it’s a QDIA,” says Ron Surz
Smart Personalized 401(k) Investments
Ron Surz says personalization is for the wealthy because they do not default. For the poor who do default, the answer is “personalized” safety for all in their QDIA
QDAI: Qualified Default Artificial Intelligence
Ron Surz says there is an evolution underway in 401(k) investing that is being driven by AI
The Right Way to Select a QDIA
Fully documenting the process of analyzing and selecting a strategy that aligns with participant demographics provides the highest level of legal protection for your QDIA selection
Dispelling Cost Myths of MEPs, PEPs and GoPs
Ron Surz explains how pooled plans can cut down on costs and administrative burdens for small employers looking to sponsor a retirement plan
Target Date Plus Added as QDIA Option for Voya Retirement Plans
Personalized TDF service incorporates key recordkeeper data points
Unlocking the Door to Broader Adoption of Guaranteed Lifetime Income in 401(k)s: Matt Gray and Todd Levy
Guaranteed lifetime income remains a hot topic in the workplace retirement plan market and there are plenty of factors at play these days that are helping these solutions gain traction—and more widespread adoption—in 401(k) plans.
Imminent Crises are Opportunities for Financial Advisors
Ron Surz says that fear will obsess 401(k) investors after the next stock market crash. This creates opportunities for investment advisors.
Managed Accounts Can’t Work for Defaulted 401(k) Participants
Because defaulted participants do not want to engage, you can’t know what they need and want
Reintroduced Bill Provides Relief for Annuities in QDIAs
The bil would permit annuities to be the default 401(k) investment option for workers enrolled in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan