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Future of Finance 2026

Part 2: The Future of Retirement Planning: Pioneering the Path to Peak Financial Outcomes

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Join us for a discussion with a panel of experts on retirement planning as we focus on trends that will get retirement savers to the next level. We will consider cutting-edge, long-term savings platforms that are likely to drive financial engagement. In addition, we are seeing new products and holistic investment strategies that will lead to increased savings over time. We will also discuss new investment options, such as lifetime income products, that can lead to better long-term financial stability. We will highlight research regarding retirement savings trends and challenges. And we will discuss how individual savers can approach their retirement planning, focusing on things like personalizing spending rules, debt management, understanding and managing personal risk, and tax strategies in retirement for 2026. Transformative saving platforms, behavioral nudges, financial products, and individual knowledge all work together to lead to peak financial outcomes in this time of innovation.

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    Moderator

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    Cheryl Evans

    Director, Finance, Milken Institute

    Speakers

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    Bridget Bearden

    Director, Member Growth and Partnerships, Employee Benefits Research Institute
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    Brendan McCarthy

    Head of Retirement Investing, Nuveen
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    Wade Pfau

    Co-Founder, Retirement Income Style Awareness
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    Aaron Schumm

    CEO, Vestwell

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