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PCI’s Case For Fee-Only Compensation: A Better Standard for 401(k) Accountability
In this article, we will review the distinction between fee-only and fee-based compensation advisers. While similar in name, we believe the differences can impact trust, transparency, and accountability—the pillars of strong fiduciary oversight.
3 KPIs Needed to Get Employees on Track for Retirement
This article focuses on the right KPIs fiduciaries should adopt to determine whether the party responsible is progressing toward the goal of getting employees on track for retirement.
Only 35% of non-retired adults say they’re on track for retirement—and that number hasn’t meaningfully improved in years. If the 401(k) is the primary tool for retirement savings, shouldn’t it be working better?
Retirement Insecurity Is Hurting More Than Just Savings
When retirement goes off track, financial stress escalates, permeating every aspect of employees’ lives and workplaces. This cumulative effect imposes serious costs on individuals and employers alike.
Evidence Continues to Pile Up: Americans Aren’t On Track for Retirement
Only 35% of non-retired adults say they’re on track for retirement—and that number hasn’t meaningfully improved in years. If the 401(k) is the primary tool for retirement savings, shouldn’t it be working better?
Federal Reserve Releases New Report: Just 35% of Workers View Their Retirement Savings As On Track
The Federal Reserve just released its latest Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households, and one finding stands out: only 35% of non-retired adults say their retirement savings are on track.
PCI releases 2025 edition of the 401(k) Investment Lineup vs. Passive Scorecard Annual Report
The 10th edition of PCI’s ILPS report analyzes nearly 5,000 defined contribution plans from 2022, comparing active 401(k) investment lineups to all-index benchmarks.
PCI Named on NAPA’s 2025 List of Nation’s Top DC Advisor Teams
Pension Consultants, Inc. is excited to be featured on NAPA’s 2025 ‘Nation’s Top DC Advisor Teams’ ranking! For over 30 years, PCI has been mission-driven to improve the financial security of American workers. We accomplish this by helping our clients get their employees on track for a successful retirement. Based
Time Well Spent: 6 Hours a Year to Serve on Your Company’s 401(k) Fiduciary Committee
Fiduciary committees have many important obligations to their participants. Among those, selecting and monitoring your plan’s investment options is one of the most vital. In our latest blog, we take a look at how committee investment decisions can impact participant retirement readiness.
Looking Ahead: 5 Trends Shaping the Future of 401(k) Plans
As 2024 closes and we head into 2025, we’re looking at the trends that will define the coming year. In 2025, the focus shifts to improving retirement readiness through goal-based 401(k) plan oversight and management.
PCI has officially reached $5 billion in total Assets Under Management (AUM) and Assets Under Advisement (AUA)! We’re proud to work with 401k fiduciaries across the nation to help get their employees on track for retirement.
