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401(k) Real Talk Episode 128: October 30, 2024

Open, honest and candid discussion about Hightower's NEPC deal, RPA acquisitions, Agilis Partners launching an annuities platform and more.

Welcome to this week’s edition of 401(k) Real Talk, where Fred Barstein, contributing editor for WealthManagement.com’s RPA channel, reviews all of last week’s industry news and selects the five most important/interesting stories.

  1. Hightower acquires $1.7T NEPC
  2. Interest still strong in RPA acquisitions
  3. Agilis Partners launches annuity platform for workplace DC plans
  4. Abernathy: The majority of employers pay too much for 401(k) plan administrative fees
  5. How the race to the bottom is stressing the 401(k) system

Poll: In the next 3 years, which "ancillary" DC benefit will be most used and have the greatest participant impact?

Worth reading/listening/noting:

  1. Declining interest rates will spur more RIA M&A
  2. Plan sponsors weigh in on what they value most from advisors
  3. Gallagher acquires UK Redington
  4. Hancock study says that longevity and early retirement pose risks
  5. AI top 2025 SEC priority

 

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