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and employers who want to help
participants get on track. It also implies
ample opportunity for advisers, as
only half (51%) of participants work
with one. Just 30% work with a human
adviser, and 12% use robo-advisory
services. More than one-quarter (27%)
do not currently work with an adviser
but note that they plan to.
Diving deeper into the data also
gives employers and advisers insight
into what they can discuss with
participants. Much has been made of
the competitive recruiting landscape
and the need to retain employees,
sometimes leading to conversations
about how to compete with benefits.
When asked about trade-offs,
Americans-both those employed and
unemployed-showed preferences for
guarantees and dollars now, instead of
benefits later. For instance, 61% would
prefer a $10,000 contribution into their
401(k) account instead of guaranteed
lifetime payouts of $250 per month
($3,000 a year) beginning at age 65. This
might be surprising to advisers who
realize the value of that guaranteed
lifetime income, and it shows the
importance of explaining retirement
income and protecting assets.
Another preference was a
guaranteed 3% return over a marketbased
return that might greatly exceed
3% but also could lose money. Lower
fees and " below average " returns were
preferred to higher fees with the hope
of " above average " returns.
For advisers, recognizing the
trust employees place in them, along
with understanding the responses
to the trade-offs, could inspire
communications that explain the value
of each option.
" Creating interactive content
can help engage the participant and
explain the more complex solutions
or offerings, " says Deepak Agrawal,
vice president of digital strategy and
wealth management, U.S. Canada and
global fintech, at Franklin Templeton
in San Mateo, California.
That type of content can lead to
more engagement and proper decisions
by participants, Agrawal notes. " It can
be a specific call to action, based on the
unique profile of an individual. " -PA
61%
Receive a one-time
$10,000 contribution
into your
401(k) account
Source: 2021 PLANSPONSOR Participant Survey
39%
Receive guaranteed
lifetime payments of
$250/month starting
at age 65
Hypothetical Trade-Off Scenarios
Respondents, some unemployed, were presented with a series of pairs of options
and asked to select their preference in each.
52%
Receive a one-time
$5,000 bonus
48%
Receive a one-time
$5,000 contribution
to your 401(k)
account
60%
Be promised a
guaranteed 3%
annual return
40%
Be promised a
market-based return
that might greatly
exceed 3% but could
also lose money
56%
Pay lower fees and
accept " below
average " returns
44%
Pay higher fees
in hopes of receiving
" above average "
returns
52%
Have your monthly
health insurance
premiums reduced
by $300
48%
Have your monthly
employer contribution
to your 401(k) account
increased by $300
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A Digital Divide
Staying Power
The Prospects of Staying Virtual
Another Retention Tool
Is It Time to Let Go?
The Evolving Use of RFPs
Best Interest Reasons For a Rollover
Guaranteed Lifetime Income
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PLANADVISER - March/April 2022 - The Evolving Use of RFPs
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