Joe Connell, principal of retirement plan services at Sikich, spoke with Pensions & Investments on trends shaping defined contributions in 2026. Connell said investors should accept economic volatility as a permanent condition, and that plan sponsors can encourage practical changes like student loan matching programs to address barriers to greater retirement savings.
Read the full article: What one retirement plan adviser sees as DC’s overlooked priorities — from student loan matching to Gen Z engagement – Pensions & Investments
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