Brian Anderson
Editor-in-Chief at 401(k) Specialist
Editor in Chief at 401(k) Specialist
Managing Editor, 401(k) Specialist, a publication/website dedicated to helping retirement plan advisors ensure a secure retirement for hardworking Americans.
Articles
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3 days ago |
401kspecialistmag.com | Brian Anderson
One of the most promising—and rapidly evolving—segments of the retirement plan industry is the small- to medium-sized business (SMB) market. With a wave of government incentives and employee expectations for workplace benefits on the rise, the time is ripe for innovation and growth.
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1 week ago |
401kspecialistmag.com | Brian Anderson
The retirement industry has made incredible strides in technology over the past decade. From AI-powered recommendations to automated plan design and hyper-personalized dashboards, the evolution of tools available to participants has been nothing short of impressive. And yet—many participants still aren’t taking action.
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1 week ago |
401kspecialistmag.com | Brian Anderson
In the exclusive Q&A, 401(k) Specialist Editor-in-Chief Brian Anderson speaks with Pete Welsh and Jeff Thoms, both managing directors at Inspira Financial. Fresh off their Las Vegas appearances at the 2025 NAPA 401(k) Summit and the PSCA National Conferences, Pete and Jeff join us to talk about what they’re seeing in the evolving financial wellness landscape and how Inspira is doubling down on integrated solutions for retirement and wealth and health and benefits.
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1 week ago |
401kspecialistmag.com | Brian Anderson
Coming off of a very busy March, the month of April 2025 again saw heightened trading activity among retirement plan investors. According to the newest Alight Solutions 401(k) Index, 0.024% of account balances were traded daily in April, with one-third of the days showing above-normal trading.
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1 week ago |
401kspecialistmag.com | Brian Anderson
While recent research from Edelman Financial Engines (EFE) has found that Americans imagine their retirements years to be more active and purpose-driven than ever before, their confidence in affording that retirement is lagging. More than one-third (35%) of Americans say their ideal retirement lifestyle feels financially out of reach, and nearly two-thirds (65%) feel only somewhat confident they can afford the retirement they envision.
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