Michelle Capezza
Could Employer Matching On Trump Accounts Become The Next Fiduciary Recruiting Perk (And Liability)?
With contributions via employer programs not beginning until July 4, 2026 (IRS Notice 2025-68), sponsors who move quickly have a compressed window to design, test, and communicate the benefit. That compression creates both opportunity and risk.
What The $955 Retirement Savings Headline Gets Wrong (And Why Fiduciaries Should Care)
The $955 retirement savings headline sparked national alarm, but fiduciaries must look beyond shock value to understand what the data truly reveals and how to respond.
Why Doesn’t Anyone Care About Their 401k Anymore?
When participants assume alignment without verification, problems remain hidden until they are too large to ignore. Misalignment doesn’t announce itself—it compounds quietly, year after year.
401k And The Expansion of Corporate Paternalism
The broader plan-design conversation, including “Beyond Auto-Mania,” shows a shift from simple auto-features to guided, retirement-readiness approaches. That trajectory supports treating embedded income as part of a holistic, user-friendly design rather than a fringe option.
The Fiduciary Dilemma That Refuses to Die: The Conflicted Merit of 3(38) and 3(21)
Seasoned advisors caution plan sponsors not to confuse delegation with disappearance. Every fiduciary duty can be shared. None can be erased.
How Fiduciaries Implement 401k Risk Capacity
The key is embedding quantitative prompts inside onboarding experiences so participants perceive personalization while fiduciaries collect the data they actually need.
AI Advice Tools Demand Fiduciary Oversight in 401k Vendor Relationships
AI-driven participant advice tools have rapidly integrated artificial intelligence into retirement plan vendor platforms. What began as small enhancements to participant dashboards has now expanded into full-fledged robo-adviser services, enrollment coaching, claims processing, and even predictive nudges on savings rates. The promise is clear: AI can personalize advice at scale, improve efficiency, and deliver data-driven […] Read Full Article
Top 401k Stories of Summer 2025: Crypto, Private Equity, Trump IRAs
Such hesitation shifts the spotlight back to fiduciary fundamentals. New rules may widen the menu, but ERISA doesn’t relax the obligation to fully understand and monitor what’s offered.
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