Only 31% of Hispanic Workers Participate in a Workplace Retirement Plan
Morningstar says there are several factors besides lower income that could contribute to the lower savings relative to other demographic groups.
‘Public-Private’ Retirement Programs Have Strong Support
An AARP poll taken in Michigan identified widespread approval for the concept of a state-run retirement savings program for workers who lack access to other retirement savings opportunities.
With Prudential Acquisition, Empower Aims for Growth Up to 3x Faster Than Other Recordkeepers
The CEO of the nation’s No. 2 recordkeeper says Empower’s focus will continue to be on a best-in-class user experience.
Advisers Have Opportunities to Help Sponsors and Participants Address Retirement Risks
Advisers can help retirement plan sponsors implement investment and withdrawal options and start conversations with participants who are reluctant to share their fears.
Employer Plan Growth
Common Factors Mark the Most Confident Retirees
Of course, a person’s absolute level of wealth has an impact on retirement confidence, but this is far from the only important factor at play.
Empower to Launch New Website for Participants and Individual Investors
It will offer a highly personalized digital experience that can integrate other assets.
Despite Pandemic, Workers Remain Confident About Retirement
Plus, confidence about Medicare and Social Security benefits reaches an all-time high.
Plans vs. Reality
Senators Expand Retirement Benefits for Military Spouses in New Bill
The proposed legislation comes months after a Department of Defense report found that a quarter of military spouses are unemployed.
15th Anniversary of RPAY: Everhart Advisors
Since being named the 2018 PLANSPONSOR Mega Team Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year, the practice’s assets under advisement have doubled.
John Hancock Dashboard Analyzes Retirement Readiness
It also identifies opportunities to improve participant outcomes.
Pandemic Forcing Many to Retire Earlier Than Anticipated
Nearly 70% of retirees say they retired earlier than they had expected, up from 50% in 2020.
15th Anniversary of RPAY: Josh Ulmer
His practice has a nine-step strategy for how retirement plan advisers can improve the health of defined contribution plans and the retirement outlook for participants.
15th Anniversary of RPAY: Capital Strategies Investment Group
The practice’s leaders say all decisions made for a plan must improve participants’ retirement readiness, which they describe as a top priority.
15th Anniversary of RPAY: Heffernan Financial Services
Despite the lack of in-person communication in 2020, the practice has gained a fair amount of new business by disseminating promotional videos.
15th Anniversary of RPAY: Cammack Retirement Group
The firm has seen its assets nearly double in only a few years, which senior partner Mike Volo says is a testament to the group’s quality team.
15th Anniversary of RPAY: Rita Fiumara
Rita Fiumara of UBS Financial Services Inc. is an early entrant into the retirement plan industry, having worked in the business since 1997.
15th Anniversary of RPAY: The Catanella Institutional Consulting Team
The practice, overseen by a father-son pair, has experienced strong growth while staying committed to the middle-market segment.
As Pandemic Drags On, Don’t Let Clients Forget the Fundamentals
Advisers should watch out for unwitting partial plan terminations tied to layoffs and lasting damage to employees’ retirement readiness caused by hardship withdrawals.