National Association of Plan Advisors

The National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) is a branch of the American Retirement Association, designed specifically for retirement plan advisors. Other professionals in the retirement sector who share the goals of plan advisors can also join. In the financial services sector, various trade organizations advocate for advisors in Washington, but NAPA stands out as the sole group dedicated to the unique concerns of retirement plan advisors. This singular focus is what distinguishes NAPA from other associations.

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Senate Confirms Trump Nominee to Lead Social Security

1 week ago | napa-net.org | Ted Godbout

The U.S. Senate on May 6 confirmed Frank Bisignano, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, on a 53-47 party-line vote. Bisignano is the former CEO of the Fiserv Corporation, a Fortune 500 payment and financial services technology company. He also served in executive positions at JP Morgan Chase and Citigroup, as well as co-chairman of the New Jersey GOP Executive Roundtable.
Why Many Americans Face Growing Risk of Outliving Their Savings

1 week ago | napa-net.org | Ted Godbout

While the number of Americans living to 100 and beyond is expected to quadruple over the next 30 years, a new study finds that financial planning changes to account for the increase in longevity hasn’t necessarily kept pace. In fact, the research from the Nationwide Retirement Institute and the American College of Financial Services finds that extending a retirement by just five years from 30 to 35 years increases the risk of depleting savings by 41%, based on historical market returns.
House GOP Targets EBSA Enforcement Activity, Interest Agreements

1 week ago | napa-net.org | Ted Godbout

Two members of the House Education and Workforce Committee have introduced bills that would require greater transparency surrounding the investigative and enforcement efforts of the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). The EBSA Investigations Transparency Act (H.R. 2869) introduced April 10 by Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) would require EBSA to submit an annual report to Congress providing a status update on its investigations.
IRS Unveils Modest Increase to 2026 HSA Limits

1 week ago | napa-net.org | John Iekel

The IRS has announced a modest increase for the health savings account and high-deductible health plan limits for 2026. The announcement came in IRS Revenue Procedure (Rev. Proc.) 2025-19, which the IRS issued on May 1. The HSA limits for 2026 are higher than those the IRS set for 2025; however, the increase is less than that from 2024 to 2025 and much less than the increase from 2023 to 2024.
Empower Ditches Management Fees with Launch of Zero-Fee Index Fund

1 week ago | napa-net.org | Ted Godbout

To reduce the cost of investing in retirement plans, Empower announced the launch of what it described as the first-ever zero-fee index fund designed specifically for retirement investors. Named the Empower S&P 500 Index Separate Account, the new fund offers broad market exposure with no management fees, helping more retirement investors grow their retirement savings faster, according to the firm’s announcement.
Hickenlooper Reintroduces Federally Run Retirement Plan Bill

1 week ago | napa-net.org | Ted Godbout

Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) again reintroduced legislation that would give uncovered private-sectors workers access to a federally run retirement plan that opponents argue would undermine the existing employer-based retirement system. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) was the only cosponsor of the legislation (S. 1526), which was reintroduced on April 30 and referred to the Senate Finance Committee for consideration. On April 7, Rep.
TDFs Hit Major Milestone, Exceeding Expectations: Morningstar

2 weeks ago | napa-net.org | Ted Godbout

While they initially weren’t the obvious investment choice among retirement investors, target-date funds (TDFs) have exceeded expectations over the past decade, accounting for more than $4 trillion in assets at the end of 2024, according to the firm’s just-related Target Date Landscape report.
The Growing Case for Alternatives in Retirement Saving: NAPA 401(k) Summit

2 weeks ago | napa-net.org | Joey Santos-Jones

A growing push to include alternative investments like private equity, private real estate, private credit and cryptocurrency in 401(k) plans could transform retirement outcomes for millions of Americans—if plan sponsors move quickly to adapt.
Industry Must Get Creative to Attract Next-Gen Advisors: NAPA 401(k) Summit

2 weeks ago | napa-net.org | Joey Santos-Jones

The industry faces a critical inflection point. According to Cerulli Associates, more than 105,000 advisors—37% of the current workforce—plan to retire within the next decade. Meanwhile, 72% of rookie advisors fail to successfully launch their careers.
Advisor Innovation and Growth Trends Revealed at NAPA 401(k) Summit

2 weeks ago | napa-net.org | Joey Santos-Jones

Retirement advisors are embracing innovation, but some trends are gaining momentum faster than others. At the 2025 NAPA 401(k) Summit, Wallace Blankenbaker, founder and managing partner, and Suzanne Raffaele, partner at the Retirement Leadership Forum, shared exclusive research on advisor behavior, growth benchmarks and the future of the retirement industry. Both are researchers at the NAPA Advisor Research Institute (NARI).