As retirement plan participants transition from the accumulation phase to decumulation, the focus moves from building wealth to ensuring sustainable income—what’s also known as "value creation."
Danielle Kelso, Senior Institutional Solutions Consultant at Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, joins the 401(k) Specialist Pod(k)ast to shed light on the changes and innovations shaping the future of retirement security. In her role, Kelso provides research, analytics and product expertise to the Allianz sales team, and shares her expertise on what retirement plan advisors and plan sponsors need to be thinking about when it comes to supporting a retiree’s lifestyle by ensuring stable income and managing risks effectively.
Key Insights:
Personalized Income Planning Replaces One-Size-Fits-All
The future of retirement planning lies in personalized strategies. Custom plans that integrate all income sources and reflect individual goals and spending habits offer better outcomes than generic investment approaches.
Redefining Value Creation in Retirement
Value creation is evolving beyond accumulating the highest portfolio balance. In retirement, it now centers on generating reliable, sustainable income that supports lifestyle and essential needs. This shift emphasizes peace of mind and financial security over raw returns.
Annuities Play a Key Role in Managing Retirement Risks
Modern annuities help mitigate key retirement risks such as longevity, market volatility, inflation, and personal life changes. Allianz research shows that portfolios including annuities significantly improve the probability of meeting income goals—by up to 25–40% in adverse markets.
See Also:
Exploring Guaranteed Income in DC Plan Trends with Allianz Life’s Matt Stubblefield
Solving the Portability Puzzle with Allianz Life’s Ben Thomason
Exploring Retirement Income Strategies with Joshua Grass and Todd Levy
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