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An RKer Nears the Post-Deal Integration Finish Line, Significantly Exceeding Targets
Friday, February 13, 2026
Reader Rating: 3
Watch for the retirement plan provider's team to wrap up the final two integration rounds this quarter.

Lincoln Plans Strategic RPS Realignment Amid Outflows and Rising Sales
Friday, February 13, 2026
Reader Rating: 1
The folks at a publicly traded insurer and recordkeeper release their 2025 results.

Who Will Lead This 9,000-FA Network's TPA Arm Next?
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The unit's longtime chief recently moved on from the broker-dealer group.

Voya Nears 10MM Accounts While Earning $1B From Retirement
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Reader Rating: 5
The publicly traded recordkeeper also netted record defined contribution inflows last year. Meanwhile, the end is near for the integration of their most recent recordkeeper acquisition.

Athene Hires an Ex-RKer Distro Chief
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The move comes after the insurer teamed up last year to buy a retirement income provider.

Empower and a Scruffy City TPA Team Up For an April Launch
Monday, February 9, 2026
The two providers will power a planned pooled employer plan.

Alight Hires a Senior Vestwell Alum
Monday, February 9, 2026
The executive now serves as vice president and strategic account executive at the large- and mega-market recordkeeper.

This Week, a Midwestern RKer Went Live With a 20,000-FA B-D
Friday, February 6, 2026
The two firms' partnership in other areas goes back to 2021.

36Y In, an Ex-TDF Chief Retires
Friday, February 6, 2026
The exiting executive was also a PM on the fund firm's core satellite strategies.

Post-Sale, an RKer Startup's COO Departs
Friday, February 6, 2026
The executive first started advising the future 401(k) unicorn 10 years ago.

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.

AmericanTCS and Lincoln Partner On a March Launch
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The two providers are powering an upcoming pooled employer plan.

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.

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.



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