One of the most promising—and rapidly evolving—segments of the retirement plan industry is the small- to medium-sized business (SMB) market. With a wave of government incentives and employee expectations for workplace benefits on the rise, the time is ripe for innovation and growth.
To help unpack the challenges and opportunities in serving this critical market, we’re joined by Stan Smith, Chief of Growth at 401GO, a digital-first recordkeeper focused on making 401(k) plans more accessible and scalable for smaller employers.
Smith shares his front-line insights on what’s driving critical change in the retirement plan market, what advisors need to know to serve the SMB market, why automation and simplicity are keys to unlocking long-term success, and where he sees the retirement plan market heading.
Key Insights:
Recordkeeper evolution and AI integration: The discussion highlighted growing pressures on legacy recordkeepers and forecasted industry shifts toward AI-driven solutions, with an emphasis on internal automation and participant-centric innovation.
The SMB market is a massive growth opportunity: Stan Smith emphasized that with 1 million new plans expected by 2029, driven by mandates and Secure 2.0, the SMB (small-to-medium-sized business) market is ripe for advisor engagement and innovation.
Technology and simplicity are game-changers: 401GO’s strength lies in its “road to simplicity” approach—offering advisors and sponsors streamlined onboarding, real-time functionality, and intuitive UX/UI to remove traditional recordkeeping hurdles.
SEE ALSO:
A Smart Retirement Strategy for Business Owners Using Cash Balance Plans
401GO Expands Service Offerings with Apex Fintech Solutions Collaboration
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