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Vestwell Turns a Fin Wellness Solution Into a Free Add-On
Thursday, February 5, 2026
For a limited time, this offering will be built into the recordkeeper's retirement plans at no extra charge.

A 6Y Ascensus Vet Rises to Biz Dev VP
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The freshly promoted executive prevously served as a team manager and strategic business consultant.

3Y In, a Guideline C-Suiter Exits
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Gusto bought the recordkeeper last year, and last week they sold part of it Vestwell.

Post-Sale, a Ret Income CEO Says Goodbye
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The move comes after several buyers bought the startup last year.

Manulife John Hancock and 8 Other RKers Win Big With TPAs
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Updated | 25 wholesalers and 10 CRMs were honored in a brand new awards program from a retirement plan industry trade group.

Schumm Seals a 350K-Participant Deal, Without ...
Monday, February 2, 2026
Vestwell closed last week on a book-of-business acquisition that included "no people and no technology."

Bill Thompson Switches to the Aggregator Side of the Biz
Monday, February 2, 2026
The former recordkeeper sales leader is taking on a new role.

A 24Y Fido Vet Passes the Reins, Joining Vanguard
Friday, January 30, 2026
The exiting executive's successor has spent more than 25 years at the Boston Behemoth.

In Florida, a 21Y CapTrust Vet Retires
Friday, January 30, 2026
The KPA is a principal at the Tar Heel State aggregator giant.

11Y In, a Lincoln Director Changes Roles
Friday, January 30, 2026
The company veteran first joined the recordkeeper in 2014.

Which Three RKers Made the Biggest 2025 App Upgrades?
Thursday, January 29, 2026
New third-party research offers comparisons of how well different retirement plan providers are doing with their mobile experiences for participants.

In Wisconsin, an 8Y Company Vet Takes Over a Bank's RPS
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The rising executive first joined the Badger State firm in 2017.

More Than 36K People Were Exposed By a 2025 TPA Breach
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The data breach exposed names and SSN information.

A Big RKer Partners With Formula 1
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Reader Rating: 5
A retirement plan provider will sponsor a Grand Prix this spring.

A 6Y Guideline Vet Joins MAP
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Updated | The new sales hire is based in the Pine Tree State.

6Y In, an Empower C-Suiter Exits
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Reader Rating: 5
The departing executive was previously a longtime MassMutual veteran.

Hest Makes Four Key Strongpoint Hires
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Reader Rating: 5
The new additions are coming in from T. Rowe, CyberSheath, Maxus Plan Solutions, and CPS.

What Will the Supremes Say About TDF Comparisons?
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
SCOTUS has agreed to intervene, yet again, in a high-profile court fight over the use of alternatives inside of a 401(k) plan. ERISA insiders weigh in.

11Y In, a Voya SVP Shifts
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The executive joins the provider's intermediary relations efforts.

In Louisiana, a 9Y Lincoln Vet Departs
Monday, January 26, 2026
The sales veteran rejoined the provider in 2022.

6MO In, a Transamerica Alum Shifts At Hancock
Monday, January 26, 2026
The executive will now serve on the TPA services team under Abigail Benham.

A Gotham Insurance and Fintech Vet Takes Over a 27YO RKer
Monday, January 26, 2026
The new hire takes over a micro-market retirement plan provider that's based in California.

A 27Y Ameritas Vet Rises
Friday, January 23, 2026
The freshly promoted executive previously served as business systems manager for retirement plans.

White Adds 2 to MissionSquare's Managed Accounts Team
Friday, January 23, 2026
The new hires are coming in from the Boston Behemoth and Athena Advisory.

Voya's First Sports Sponsorship Comes With an RFP Win
Friday, January 23, 2026
Reader Rating: 5
This is the provider's first ever sports sponsorship since a predecessor company sponsored a famous marathon.

Mercer Says Goodbye to an Insti Sales Vet In Cali
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The retiring executive first joined the firm in 2023.

A Sunshine State DC I-O Vet Joins Franklin
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The new hire is an alumnus of Raymond James Investment Management.

In New England, a New Team Partners With a Gotham RKer
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The sponsorship deal involves the provider's appearing on the players' jerseys.

Navia Acquires a $1.3B-AUA Firm Near Philly
Thursday, January 22, 2026
An Asteri Collective member in the Pacific Northwest is buying a TPA and recordkeeper in the Mid-Atlantic.

Marsh Explains RPCSI's New Allignment
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The TPA chief highlights the strength of a collective voice.

A Great Lakes State Exec Retires From T. Rowe
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The exiting retirement plan sales veteran first joined the firm in 2022.

MAP, CLA, and Empower Prep a February Launch
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The three firms will power a new pooled employer plan next month.

This RKer Added 341,000 Accounts In 2025
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
A publicly traded firm with a retirement plan recordkeeping arm offers its latest metrics across multiple business lines, including DC.

Linton Promotes 2 Key Empower Leaders
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Both of the rising executives are longtime company veterans who are based in the recordkeeper's home state.

Gary Turns to a Former DC I-O Chief After Raising $20MM
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
A retirement income middleware firm now has five members of its board of directors.

Pagano Takes Over, Succeeding an 11Y Company Vet
Friday, January 16, 2026
The rising executive has spent more than 17 years with this publicly traded recordkeeper.

Mac Switches to the KPA Side, Joining a Midwestern Aggregator
Thursday, January 15, 2026
A retirement plan provider veteran in the Southwest is becoming a consultant.

A Daybright Co-Founder Hangs Out His Own Shingle
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The veteran retirement plan industry leader launched his new consulting firm at the beginning of the month.

Post-Acquisition, AmericanTCS Rebrands a 5YO Product
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The renamed pooled employer plan first launched on March 1, 2021.

This Summer, Kelly Will Bring 401k Insiders Back to Keystone
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
A fintech- and retiretech-focused consulting firm is hosting a new conference at a venue that may be familiar to many retirement plan industry insiders.

The Sale of a 56YO TPA Brings an Acquirer to Arizona
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The freshly acquired shop first started in California.

After Backing 2 RKers, Blackstone Teams Up With Another
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The alternative asset manager is now one of at least nine partner firms included in a giant recordkeeper's private market investments program.

A 350-Person Aggregator's New Chief Replaces a C-Suiter
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The new hire hails most recently from Osaic.

In the Windy City, a Veteran DC I-O Chief Retires
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The exiting executive spent the last decade with a Gotham fund firm.

Vanguard Hires an Ex-Empower C-Suiter
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The executive previously spent 25 with the retirement team at Prudential and Cigna.

In the Lone Star State, a 12Y Fido Vet Shifts
Monday, January 12, 2026
The executive will now cover North Texas and Arkansas on the Boston Behemoth's core market sales team.

A Cannabis-Focused Bank Enters the PEP Space
Monday, January 12, 2026
The Centennial State firm is becoming a PPP and launching its first pooled employer plan.



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