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JULY | PIMCO | Financial Planning after the SECURE Act 2.0

JULY | PIMCO | Financial Planning after the SECURE Act 2.0

July 25, 2025

The SECURE Act 2.0 introduces important updates designed to enhance retirement readiness. In this session from JULY and PIMCO, we review key provisions—including changes to required minimum distributions, expanded catch-up contributions, and new 529 plan flexibility.

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Panel Discussion on Enhancing Participant Engagement

Panel Discussion on Enhancing Participant Engagement

June 27, 2025

Gain practical strategies to elevate participant engagement in this on-demand panel discussion featuring retirement plan experts sharing real-world insights and proven approaches. Explore high-impact plan design features, effective communication tactics, and the tools that make a difference, along with lessons learned from past campaigns. From simplifying investment education to measuring what truly matters, this session offers actionable takeaways to help plan sponsors and advisors improve participant outcomes and drive long-term retirement readiness.

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Best Practices for Pricing Retirement Plan Services

Best Practices for Pricing Retirement Plan Services

May 29, 2025

Gain valuable insights into optimizing retirement plan pricing with this on-demand session, led by JULY’s COO, Blake Willis. Our panel of experts explores the essential elements of retirement plan fees, including administrative, recordkeeping, advisory, and custodial costs, while addressing the roles of plan sponsors and advisors in managing these expenses effectively.

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Understanding and Navigating Retirement Plan Pricing

Understanding and Navigating Retirement Plan Pricing

April 28, 2025

Retirement plan pricing remains a nuanced and often complex topic. But for plan sponsors, understanding how fees work is essential to making informed decisions—and for financial advisors, it’s critical to help them navigate this process. The ultimate goal? To maximize participant outcomes and ensure fees don’t unnecessarily erode retirement savings.

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PEPs vs State-Run Plans | A Growing Opportunity for Advisors

PEPs vs State-Run Plans | A Growing Opportunity for Advisors

April 28, 2025

With more states requiring employers to offer retirement plans, advisors have a growing opportunity to guide clients through state mandates and alternative solutions. In this on-demand webinar, JULY’s COO, Blake Willis, explains how Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) compare to state-run programs and the opportunities they provide to advisors.

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Super Catch-Up FAQs

Super Catch-Up FAQs

January 31, 2025

Retirement savings can be challenging, especially for those nearing retirement who may need to make up for lost time. Due to SECURE 2.0 enhancements effective in 2025, individuals aged 60 to 63 can make even higher catch-up contributions to 401(k) and similar plans, “super catch-up” contributions.

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