Americans are deeply concerned about their financial futures—and our recent research highlights the urgency of addressing retirement income security.
Plan sponsors play a critical role in overcoming educational challenges related to in-plan annuities. Survey findings reveal that a vast majority of participants believe plan sponsors should provide educational training and assessment tools to help determine whether in-plan annuities are appropriate for their individual situations.
Our in-depth conversations with participants revealed several promising strategies for improving educational effectiveness:
- Consistent Financial Advisor Engagement
- Interactive Planning Tools
- Practical Demonstrations
Plan sponsors who tackle these challenges strategically position themselves to create meaningful competitive advantages while genuinely improving participant retirement outcomes.
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Read the first article in this series, In-Plan Annuities: Meeting the Demand for Guaranteed Retirement Income
Read the second article in this series, Leverage the $9T In-Plan Annuities Opportunity - Before Your Competitors Do
Read the third article in this series, Recordkeepers: Are You Ready to Build the Future of In-Plan Annuities?
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