In the Loop
Implementing an in-plan retirement income solution
Insights from plan sponsors and consultants and five key lessons from a case study.
Jessica Sclafani, CAIA, Global Retirement Strategist
Key Insights
  • Plan sponsors are reevaluating retirement plan objectives to incorporate both the saving and spending phases as more retiree assets remain in plan.
  • Survey data show consistent support for income solutions that help retirees draw down their savings but reveal a lack of conviction in any single product or feature.
  • A managed payout solution can be a starting place for plan sponsors to begin their retirement income journey, which is likely to span several years and encompass multiple strategies.

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