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Thomas Hawkins
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Why Plan Sponsors Need a Clear Uncashed Distribution Check Policy
Tom Hawkins outlines key components of a retirement plan uncashed distribution check policy to mitigate fiduciary risk
2025: A Breakthrough Year for Portability
Tom Hawkins explains how auto portability is quickly moving from an emerging concept toward a scaled capability within the DC system
Auto Portability: Meeting the Needs AND Wants of Participants
Tom Hawkins says the recent innovation’s rapid adoption results from aligning neatly with both
New Research Shines Light on Saver’s Match Potential
Tom Hawkins says work must be done to ensure new program lives up to enormous possibilities
Why Preserving Small Balances Matters (and How Auto Portability Helps)
Tom Hawkins says auto portability is shifting the preservation of small balances from lofty ideal to an operational reality, safeguarding Americans’ futures one balance at a time
Beyond Missing: Targeting Unresponsive Participants in Retirement Plans
Tom Hawkins says this silent subset of participants presents unique challenges that require targeted solutions
On Earth Day, Consider Auto Portability to ‘Recycle’ 401(k) Savings
Tom Hawkins says the inefficient handling of 401(k) accounts when employees change jobs produces unnecessary waste
The Saver’s Match and Auto Portability: A Powerful Combination
Tom Hawkins says combining the power of the upcoming SECURE 2.0 change with the efficiency of auto portability provides a unique opportunity to create a more inclusive, effective retirement savings system
The Accelerating Adoption of Auto Portability: A Market Adoption Theory Perspective
Tom Hawkins says market adoption theory provides a useful framework for explaining why auto portability is on the cusp of becoming a mainstream feature in retirement plans
The Compelling Case for Women and Auto Portability
Tom Hawkins illustrates how women face unique retirement savings challenges that auto portability can address