TRAU - The Retirement Advisor University

📍 RPA Aggregator Roundtable Recap: San Antonio, TX 📍 On October 14th, industry leaders gathered in San Antonio for the 7th annual RPA Aggregator Roundtable and Thinktank to address the critical shifts reshaping the defined contribution industry. Key discussions revolved around: Scaling advice for 97% of DC participants without access to personal advisors The explosion of small plans driven by government mandates Rising demand for guaranteed income with 11,000 Baby Boomers retiring daily As the industry evolves, firms are tackling challenges like data privacy, advisor-record keeper relationships, and AI adoption. A big thanks to all who contributed to the dynamic discussions! RPA Roundtables & Think Tanks: https://lnkd.in/eH2_-UWW #RetirementIndustry #RPA #RetirementEducation #SanAntonio #ProfessionalDevelopment #PlanFiduciaries Brad Arends Diane Nakashima Barstein Fred Barstein Shlomo Benartzi Abigail Benham Deb Boyden Daniel Bryant Anthony Bunnell Jaron Carmichael, CPA, PFS, CFP®, AIF®, CPFA® Scott Colangelo Lori Commerford Jeffrey Cullen Joe DeNoyior Allison Dirksen Michael Doshier Kellen M. Foley, CFA Jim Folwell Mike Griffin, JD, MBA, CRPC, C(k)P Kameron Jones John Jurik Rob Madore Christian Mango, AIF®, AIFA®, CPFA® Deane Mayerhofer Bryan McCain Lew Minsky Sean Murray, CFA Caroline Naylon, CFA, CIMA® Jim O'Shaughnessy Craig J. Reid CFP®, CLU®, CPFA Christian Romano Tim Susoev Jennifer Tanck, Esq. Jesse Taylor Benjamin Thomason, JD Ryan Tiernan Luke Vandermillen Chris Weirath Jonathan Young

🚨 Unlock Your C(k)P Designation at UCLA! 🚨 Looking to elevate your expertise in retirement planning? Join us for the upcoming TRAU UCLA Campus Session at UCLA Anderson in Los Angeles from Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - Thursday, May 15, 2025. 🌟 Here’s your chance to earn the prestigious C(k)P / iC(k)P Designation through an immersive, hands-on experience taught by UCLA professors and leading industry experts. 📝 To complete your designation, you'll attend live sessions, finish three levels of online learning, and pass the final C(k)P Exam. It's a perfect opportunity to sharpen your skills and gain industry-recognized credentials. 📅 Space fills up fast—don’t miss your chance to be part of this! Apply today and take the next step in your professional journey. For questions, contact us at 855-755-4015 (Option 3) or email registrar@trauniversity.com. 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/d2nbiRyB #RetirementPlanning #401k #CkP #ProfessionalDevelopment #TRAU #UCLA #FinancialEducation Miguel D.

🚀 Convergence & Small Plan Explosion Dominate the 6th Annual RPA Broker/Dealer Roundtable 🚀 At the 6th Annual RPA Broker/Dealer Roundtable in NYC on Sept. 4th and 5th , top retirement and wealth leaders came together to discuss the convergence of wealth and retirement at the workplace, and the growing interest in small 401(k) plans. Key takeaways included: -The rise of small plan solutions and home office 338 services -Convergence as a game-changer, though challenging to execute -Growing advisor interest in DC plans and strategic partnerships -The critical role of participant data and the debate over retirement income It was an incredible session packed with insights on how these trends are reshaping the future of wealth and retirement planning. 💡 Looking forward to the next roundtable—don’t miss out! #RPA #WealthManagement #RetirementPlanning #Convergence #SmallPlans #BrokerDealer #401k #FinancialAdvisors Fred Barstein

Attention C(k)Ps: Limited Opportunities to Become an Adjunct Lecturer for TPSU As a C(k)P, you understand the growing demand for high-quality, unbiased education and training for 401(k) and 403(b) plan sponsors. TPSU is proud to be the only independent source meeting this need, especially as our main competitor has been acquired by an RPA aggregator, and another aggregator has launched their own program. We’re excited to offer you special access to partner with TPSU, helping you grow your business while training plan sponsors. Why Consider This Opportunity? 2024 Growth Stats: With an average of 24.7 companies per session so far this year, we’re up 20% from last year and 31% from 2022. Our show rate has also climbed to 60%—83% after confirmation—up from 55% last year. Target Audience: We consistently attract nearly 75% of plans in the $3-$100 million range, with 14-15% over $100 million. Funding Assistance: We’re creating marketing materials for you to share with provider partners and can provide lists of wholesalers who have previously sponsored programs in your zone. Training: We’re planning virtual training on January 9, 2025. Check out the TPSU Zone Map to see available opportunities in your area. If you're interested in discussing further, feel free to reach out! View our Zone Map: https://lnkd.in/e8rnDaPf For more information, schedule a meeting: https://lnkd.in/eEw9VSA7

📅 The recent Retirement Income Roundtable brought together senior home office leaders, product managers, and CIOs from record keepers, broker dealers, and aggregators. The event focused on navigating the radical changes in the DC industry, driven by new laws and regulations, the convergence of wealth, retirement, and benefits at the workplace, and the booming small plan market. The RPA Roundtables & Think Tanks provided an open forum for in-depth discussions on critical industry issues and offered valuable insights into the future. The event featured post-program coverage on WealthManagement.com’s RPA Edge, 401kTV, and P&I, amplifying the reach of the insights shared and providing a platform to get your brand and message out to a vast audience of advisors and plan sponsors.

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#401ktvNews | 401(k) plan participants want a more personal, authentic connection with financial advisors. Such connections could include a common background, language, shared values, or other factors. How can advisors find and foster deeper connections? ... Read more: https://lnkd.in/ecMeQaBK

#401ktvNews| The defined contribution (DC) retirement plan industry is ever evolving causing a disruption in the status quo and the emergence of new players. Traditional barriers that shielded established providers are diminishing, with private equity firms showing ... Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebaq7YAi

Looking for a place to find a condensed version of this week's most importand and interesting stories. Fred Barstein, Founder & CEO of TRAU - The Retirement Advisor University provides you that opportunity in the attached podcast. If you prefer, open the attached document and you will be provided with hot links to a specific story for your convenience. Also, by opening the post you will be treated to a bonus of 5 additional topics that Fred's deems important and interesting. Here's this weeks Top 5: 1. Empower and Fidelity Investments report 2023 DC results 2. Pontera partners with CAPTRUST 3. Michael Kitces opines on the DOL rule 4. DOL’s EBSA reports $1.4B In Recoveries 5. Awakening of 401(k) plan sponsors creating massive change David Armstrong Michael H Samuels Shlomo Benartzi Nevin Adams Peter Kapinos Carol Waddell Matthew England, CFP® Robert Nocera Dan Campanelli, ARPC Heidi Conti Craig Silverstein Brendan Mahoney Ryan Tiernan Mark Dence Francisco J. Negron Rachel Hewitt Weker Carey McKenzie Mike Shamburger David Goldman Nicole Zheng Joseph Giannone Karen R. McColl, CFA Matthew Wolniewicz, AIFA Michael Kitces Nikki Pirrello Peter Welsh Rob Barnett Kathleen Hopkins Edward Welch, Jr, Fred Reish https://lnkd.in/eyWQRvh2 #wealthadvisors #wealthmanagers #convergence #retirement