DC plan sponsors manage their plans using a variety of tactics and strategies. While most demonstrate a strong commitment to employee financial well-being, a critical gap in fiduciary understanding could be an obstacle to successful plan oversight and effectiveness.
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- Research Abstract
- Distribution Channels
- Banks/Bancassurance
- Full Service Broker-Dealer
- Registered Investment Advisor (RIA/IAR)
- Independent Agency/Brokerage
- Independent Distribution Networks (BGAs/IMOs)
- Retirement
- Retirement, Retail
- Retirement Income
- Retirement Planning
- Annuities
- Annuities, Fixed Deferred
- Annuities, Indexed
- Annuities, Variable