Revamping Retirement

In episode 87 of Revamping Retirement , CAPTRUST's Jennifer Doss and Pete Ruffel explore the realities of 401(k) audits, featuring guest Brad Bartels, partner at MUN CPAs , with decades of experience in the field. The conversation breaks down the purpose of retirement plan audits, emphasizing that they are designed to protect plan participants and support plan sponsors—not to penalize them. Bartel...

In this episode of Revamping Retirement , CAPTRUST's Audrey Wheat and Matt Patrick sit down with Jake Connors of Cofi to discuss how independent search consultants can help plan sponsors navigate one of their most important fiduciary decisions—selecting a retirement plan advisor. The conversation explores how advisor searches have evolved beyond fees and investments to focus on service, HR support...

In this episode of Revamping Retirement , Pete Ruffel and Jennifer Doss sit down with Kelsey Mayo, Chief of Retirement Policy and Regulatory Affairs at the American Retirement Association, to unpack the Department of Labor's newly proposed rule on fiduciary duties and the selection of designated investment alternatives (DIAs). Mayo explains why the rule is asset-class neutral, how it aims to recal...

In this episode of Revamping Retirement , Jennifer Doss and Matt Patrick are joined by Benny Goodman of the TIAA Institute to unpack what retirement income really means for individuals and for plan sponsors. The conversation explores the shift from saving to spending, the role of Social Security as an income foundation, and why guaranteed income tools like annuities are often misunderstood. Goodma...

In this episode of Revamping Retirement , hosts Matt Patrick and Pete Ruffel unpack insights from CAPTRUST's first annual Financial Wellness Survey . They're joined by Chris Whitlow and Cat Ellis , who break down the evolving landscape of financial stress, engagement trends, and what employees truly want from their financial wellness programs. The conversation highlights key findings around genera...

In this episode of Revamping Retirement , Jennifer Doss and Matt Patrick sit down with Jim Underwood , CAPTRUST's head of portfolio management, to unpack the latest trends shaping financial markets and what they mean for retirement plan sponsors. From Federal Reserve rate cuts and inflation outlooks to equity market concentration and global investment considerations, the conversation dives into th...

In this episode of Revamping Retirement , hosts Audrey Wheat and Peter Ruffel welcome back Neal Ringquist , executive vice president and chief revenue officer of Retirement Clearinghouse, for a deep dive into auto portability and the Portability Services Network (PSN). Neal explains how auto portability enables seamless retirement balance transfers between employers, backed by regulatory support a...

In this episode of Revamping Retirement , CAPTRUST's Matt Patrick and Audrey Wheat are joined by Jessica Sclafani, senior defined contribution strategist at T. Rowe Price, to unpack key findings from the 2025 DC Consult Study. Sclafani highlights the slow but steady shift toward actionable retirement income solutions and the increased attention to integrating private assets into target date funds....

In this episode of Revamping Retirement , hosts Audrey Wheat and Pete Ruffel welcome Eric Dyson, executive director at 90 North Consulting, who offers strategic guidance for plan sponsors on fiduciary governance, investment oversight, and enhancing participant outcomes. The discussion delves into the broader implications of recent Supreme Court rulings and examines emerging developments in retirem...

In episode 78 of Revamping Retirement , hosts Jennifer Doss and Matt Patrick are joined by Lucian Marinescu and Josh Charlson from Morningstar to explore the growing role of private market investments—such as private equity and private credit—within defined contribution (DC) plans. They discuss potential allocations, operational challenges, and the practical implications for plan sponsors, includi...

In Episode 77 of Revamping Retirement, hosts Jennifer Doss and Peter Ruffel are joined by Stephanie Gutwein, a partner at Faegre Drinker, to unpack the implications of the Cunningham v. Cornell Supreme Court decision on ERISA prohibited transactions. The episode delves into the nuances of ERISA's prohibited transaction rules, exemptions, and the recent Supreme Court ruling affecting litigation aga...

In episode 76 of Revamping Retirement , hosts Jennifer Doss and Matt Patrick delve into how AI is transforming the retirement planning industry with guest John Faustino from Fi360. John shares how AI is helping to enhance advisor efficiency, create tailored investment strategies, and improve participant engagement, while stressing the importance of maintaining human oversight to counter cybersecur...

In this episode, hosts Matt Patrick and Jennifer Doss discuss capital preservation investments with Steven Horner, fixed income portfolio manager at Franklin Templeton. Steven explains the differences between stable value and money market funds, emphasizing that stable value funds can offer higher returns due to longer-term investments and insurance protection. The discussion highlights various ty...

In episode 74 of Revamping Retirement , hosts Jennifer Doss and Pete Ruffel discuss governmental affairs with Scott Eckel, Managing Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs at Charles Schwab. Scott discusses his role as a lobbyist and they cover key issues such as financial regulations, e-delivery of documents, and the new administration's potential impact on tax reform and retirement polici...

In this episode, Jessica Dickler , a personal finance writer for CNBC, joins hosts Matthew Patrick and Audrey Wheat to tackle social media's impact on financial education. How have platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn become go-to sources for financial advice, especially for Gen Z and millennials? Is this a perilous path, or a great new way for new generations to learn financial wellness...

How well did your hosts do with predicting how the ever-evolving retirement plan landscape would look in 2024? [Spoiler alert: Pretty well.] Following their recap (and a few well-deserved victory laps), the team delivers an insightful forecast for 2025.

Bonnie Treichel , founder and chief solutions officer of Endeavor Retirement, joins hosts Jennifer Doss and Pete Ruffell for an in-depth analysis of key litigation trends affecting the retirement industry. The discussion focuses on the complexities and implications of ERISA lawsuits, including the surge of copycat lawsuits targeting similar fiduciary breaches. Also addressed are emerging risks suc...

The retirement recordkeeping space has experiences significant shifts. What does that mean for the future of the industry? In episode 70 of the  Revamping Retirement podcast, hosts Audrey Wheat and Matt Patrick welcome Tim Hoying and Dave Mallett of Accenture. They're two of the authors of the report Navigating Through Turbulence: Reinventing Retirement Recordkeeping . Listen in as these experts e...

It's been almost two years since the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) 2.0 Act, was officially implemented. Containing more than 90 provisions impacting retirement, this massive piece of legislation is described as "the gift that keeps on giving," with some aspects still rolling out. In episode 69 of  Revamping Retirement , hosts Audrey Wheat and Jennifer Doss talk wit...

In Episode 68 of Revamping Retirement, hosts Matt Patrick and Dawn McPherson welcome Bruce Harrington, vice president of strategic development at Pentegra , a provider of retirement plan and fiduciary outsourcing solutions. Harrington explains why it's a common myth that 3(16) plans are only for small companies and how it's helped organizations of all sizes fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities....

For 18 years, the PIMCO has conducted its annual U.S. Defined Contribution Consulting Study. One of the longest-running studies of its kind, it aims to understand what retirement consultants are thinking, seeing, and planning to do next. The firm interviews some of the most influential DC-focused consultants in the country, including advisors at CAPTRUST. The respondents this year represent 15,000...

A solution that gives retirees lifetime income, and plan sponsors less on their plates. Helping people sustain their income in retirement, without depleting their savings, is what drives Kelli Hueler, CEO and founder of Hueler Companies. In episode 66 of CAPTRUST's Revamping Retirement podcast, hosts Jennifer Doss and Pete Ruffel delve into Hueler's groundbreaking Income Solutions platform. Income...

What most surprises retirees as they enter their new phase of life? In episode 65 of the  Revamping Retirement podcast, Hearts & Wallets founder Laura Varas joins CAPTRUST's Matt Patrick and Audrey Wheat to talk about the topic. The trio delves into what retirees didn't expect to happen in retirement—including the surprise of retiring earlier than intended. They also explore some of the ways retir...

Brian Graff, the CEO of the American Retirement Association, unpacks the new fiduciary rule and the implications of the expiring Tax Cut and Jobs Act. Hear how these changes can affect retirement planning on episode 64 of Revamping Retirement with hosts Jennifer Doss and Peter Ruffel.

This month's episode features an in-depth discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) between Dawn McPherson, Matt Patrick, and Mike Allen, Morningstar's Head of Technology for Workplace Solutions. T hey explore AI's evolving role in retirement planning, discussing its potential for personalized participant experiences, and operational efficiencies.  Highlights include: practical application of AI...