Kara Smith

Operational Priorities for 2026

We are focusing on four areas to enhance outcomes and client experiences. End-to-End Process Improvement As we continue to grow, so does the importance of how we work together across teams. By aligning our processes, we’re creating a more seamless, end-to-end...

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A Salesmen Walks into a 401(k) AI Forum

By Jerrod Weiss On March 5, 2026, more than 100 professionals from across the retirement industry gathered in New York City for a forum on one of the most talked-about topics today: artificial intelligence. The audience was largely made up of engineers, product...

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Markets Continue to Slide as Uncertainty Looms

Markets Continue to Slide as Uncertainty Looms

Market Data as of Week Ending: 3/20/2026 unless noted otherwise Broad-based selling defined the week as equity markets absorbed a hawkish tilt from the Federal Reserve and continued uncertainty around the conflict in the Middle East. Growth trailed value at both the...

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Turning 401(k) Audit Season into a Strategic Advantage

By Nick Capo As the first quarter wraps up, many plan sponsors are turning their attention to an important responsibility: preparing for 401(k) audit season. In general, plans with 100 or more eligible participants at the beginning of the plan year are required to...

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