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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 Rebound Despite Geopolitical and Inflation Risks

Markets Rebound Despite Geopolitical and Inflation Risks

Market Data as of Week Ending: 4/3/2026 unless noted otherwise Stock prices generally recovered, as major U.S. indexes finished the holiday-shortened week higher. Geopolitical tensions remain elevated and have contributed to volatility, as the U.S. military remains...

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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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Q1 2026 Plan Sponsor Insights

Q1 2026 Plan Sponsor Insights

Preparing for the Season Ahead We’re pleased to share our latest newsletter, featuring important updates that may impact your retirement plan. This issue highlights upcoming regulatory requirements, key compliance considerations, operational enhancements and new tools...

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Oil Shock Rattles Markets for Third Straight Week

Oil Shock Rattles Markets for Third Straight Week

Market Data as of Week Ending: 3/13/2026 unless noted otherwise Concerns over persistent inflation and wildly fluctuating oil prices drove equity markets lower for the third consecutive week, with crude ultimately finishing near $99 a barrel despite swinging sharply...

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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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Stocks Finish Higher Amid Supreme Court Tariff Ruling

Stocks Finish Higher Amid Supreme Court Tariff Ruling

Market Data as of Week Ending: 2/20/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equities rose over the holiday-shortened week as investors were focused on corporate earnings and a 6-3 Supreme Court decision that has declared the Trump administration’s recent trade tariffs...

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Market Jitters Over AI Disruption Concerns

Market Jitters Over AI Disruption Concerns

Market Data as of Week Ending: 2/13/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equities finished the week lower as concerns about the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence spread beyond the technology sector and into a broad range of industries. Investors grappled with...

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