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Deals & People Ascensus to Acquire Vanguard’s Individual 401(k) Business Vanguard to shed its individual 401(k), Multi-SEP, and SIMPLE IRA Plans. News Feed Quick Links Deals & People Practice Management Products Client Service Data & Research Investing Compliance

DOL Asks Plan Administrators to Provide Participant Data for Lost and Found The missing participant database requires plans to voluntarily turn over participant data to the DOL.

Today’s Most Read 1. What Should Fiduciaries Expect in Health Plan Service Fee Disclosures? 2. Annuities Options Get Bipartisan Backing in House Hearing 3. Busting 5 Myths About Private Market Investments

Three Plan Advisers on the Convergence Three top advisers discuss the present and future of retirement plan advisement and wealth management.

HSAs: Holistic Education and Targeted Outreach Advisers and plan sponsors should embrace holistic financial wellness and targeted outreach when engaging participants about health savings plans.

WIPN Connects Women in Retirement Sector With Male Sponsors The retirement group launched an ally program after finding that active connections and recommendations had a bigger impact on women’s career advancement than ‘mentorship.’

Industry Intel Roundup Featured Webinars PLANADVISER is pleased to present the next edition of our Industry Intelligence roundup. This week, we are featuring webinars sponsored by or featuring experts in the industry. The content was created to supply actionable insights to retirement plan advisers regarding client service and practice management. March 11, 2026 Showcasing Adviser Value Join PLANADVISER as we share results of our 2026 Adviser Value Survey. Sponsors of retirement plans of all types and sizes let us know what they value in their advisers and how advisers meet their needs and those of the plan and participants. Speakers will also discuss strategies for showcasing value to clients and prospects and for pricing services appropriately. June 10, 2026 The Recordkeeping Landscape Changing demographics and advancing technology are shaping recordkeeper service models and platforms. Learn what tools and resources advisers need in a recordkeeping partner and how recordkeepers deliver. Speakers will also discuss elements of optimal adviser/recordkeeper relationships. September 9, 2026 Broadening the Appeal of the Industry A large percentage of financial advisers—including those who work with retirement plans—are older than 50, and close to 40% are expected to retire within the next 10 years, according to research from Cerulli Associates and Commonwealth. To continue serving plan sponsors and participants, the industry must attract fresh, diverse talent across both advisory and support roles. In this webinar, retirement plan advisory firm staff will share what attracted them to the industry and what keeps them there. Speakers will discuss strategies for drawing in new talent and potential talent pipelines. December 10, 2025 Alternative Investments in DC Plans A Trump executive order has opened the door for alternative investments, such as private equity and cryptocurrency, to be included in defined contribution plan investment menus, and providers have already begun offering solutions. What does the executive order say, exactly? What additional guidance is needed? What about this should advisers be discussing with their clients? Listen as industry experts discuss the potential implications for plan sponsors and participants as well as the mechanics of including alternative investments in DC plans. Sponsored by ACI | November 19, 2025 Retirement Realities – What Sponsors May Be Missing What do plan sponsors believe about retirement readiness, and how does that compare to what participants actually feel? During this webinar, Glenn Dial, Senior Retirement Strategist at American Century Investments, will unpack the findings from the firm’s 12th Annual Retirement Survey. He’ll explore where sponsor and participant perspectives align – and where they diverge – on key issues like savings confidence, market risk, and retirement income expectations. Glenn will also touch on the evolving role of target date funds (TDFs) and how guaranteed income is being viewed in today’s defined contribution landscape. This session is designed to help retirement professionals better understand the sentiment gaps and take action to close them. What You’ll Learn: • Fresh insights from the 2025 Retirement Survey • Key disconnects between plan sponsors and participants • Perspectives on market risk, TDFs, and retirement income • Strategic considerations for plan design and communication Whether you're a plan sponsor, advisor, or industry stakeholder, this webinar will help you rethink how retirement plans can better serve the people they’re built for. For Financial Professional Use Only/Not For Distribution To The Public The information is not intended as a personalized recommendation or fiduciary advice and should not be relied upon for investment, accounting, legal or tax advice. ©2025 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.

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