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Defined contribution plans are poised for a major shift, as participants take a more active role in retirement planning with personalized TDFs, advisor managed accounts and lifetime income solutions, according to a Wilshire report.

The new year brings a host of new health care industry changes and regulatory compliance issues that will challenge employers--and they'll be looking to their broker partners to help them stay ahead of deadlines and keep abreast of new legislation.

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of UnitedHealth's 200,000 current and former employees, alleges CFO John Rex interfered with the company's decision to drop "one of the worst-performing target date options in the entire market."

After denying a request by financial groups to extend the public comment period for the new proposed rule, the DOL is now giving stakeholders a chance to make their case at a virtual hearing on Dec. 13 and 14.

Since Pres. Biden proposed rules to reinforce the Mental Health Parity law in July, there's been mixed reaction to the rules, however, employer groups and insurers point out one glaring issue – a shortage of mental health providers.

Plan sponsors and advisors could face heightened scrutiny under the proposed fiduciary rule, however, they can learn more about the new regulation at a virtual public hearing next week or file public comments by Jan. 2, 2024.

PEPs are a compelling option for employers and advisors seeking efficient, cost-effective recordkeeping solutions – and by entering a PEP, the employer reduces its fiduciary responsibilities.

Making the decision to divert from a traditional health plan to a RBP plan is not for every firm: Good communications - and how well an employer uses their "concierge"- are the key to success, according to Imagine360 experts.