NEPC’s 20th Annual DC Plan Trends & Fee Survey was recently featured in 401(k) Specialist, highlighting key shifts in target-date fund adoption, managed account usage, and growing interest in alternative investments within defined contribution plans. Read the full article on 401(k) Specialist’s website to explore the findings and industry implications in more detail.
Findings from NEPC’s Defined Contribution (DC) Plan Trends Survey analyzed shifts in plan participant behavior, including how accountholders are investing retirement savings.
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“As target date funds represent a growing share of participant assets and contributions, plan sponsors are placing greater emphasis on glidepath construction, cost efficiency, and how default strategies address longevity risk,” said Emma O’Brien, partner at NEPC.
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“Where private assets are used, sponsors tend to incorporate them selectively through custom solutions,” said Mikaylee O’Connor, partner and DC Team Leader at NEPC. “The emphasis remains on understanding how these assets function within a DC framework and ensuring they align with fiduciary objectives.”
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