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The Accidental Plan Sponsor Podcast

Ep. 4: Innovation Is Not Easy
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Ep. 4: Innovation Is Not Easy

Apr 2, 2021

Hear from two plan sponsors who embraced innovation in the defined contribution space, the challenges they faced, and how they view the future of retirement.

Ep. 3: Grading America's Retirement System
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Ep. 3: Grading America's Retirement System

Mar 22, 2021

For all its successes, the retirement system is far from perfect. Hear from respected industry leaders and help grade the system on four crucial factors.

Ep. 2: It Sings, But Will it Sail? The Birth of the 401(k)
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Ep. 2: It Sings, But Will it Sail? The Birth of the 401(k)

Mar 12, 2021

An in-depth look at the 401(k), with Ted Benna, father of the 401(k), and Richard Stanger, author of the insert to the US tax code that changed retirement.

Research Series

The Evolving DC Landscape

To get a clearer view of the current DC landscape, PGIM surveyed more than 100 plan sponsors and a host of leading OCIO providers in the United States, looking specifically at three key areas: The Evolving Role of OCIOs, Alternatives & ESG as Long-Term Solutions and Income in Retirement.

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Filling the Gap with OCIOs: A Roadmap for Plan Sponsors
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Filling the Gap with OCIOs: A Roadmap for Plan Sponsors

Dec 9, 2020

As the DC market continues to evolve, many plan sponsors are looking at innovative solutions to support their participants' retirement savings needs.

Spending in Retirement
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Spending in Retirement

Jul 3, 2020

Understanding expenses in retirement and the idea of using a “Needs and Wants” framework for designing income-oriented investment solutions.

Bridging the Gap to Enhance Retirement Security
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Bridging the Gap to Enhance Retirement Security

Apr 20, 2020

Securing a comfortable retirement prior to the COVID-19 outbreak was difficult enough, and the pandemic only adds to the challenges.

Next Generation of Retirement

What Gets Measured Gets Managed: Lifetime Income Disclosure as a Catalyst for Evolution
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What Gets Measured Gets Managed: Lifetime Income Disclosure as a Catalyst for Evolution

Mar 26, 2021

In this piece, our experts examine what may be the most impactful development from the SECURE Act on defined contribution (DC) plans.

America’s Workers Need a Next-Generation DC Plan More Than Ever
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America’s Workers Need a Next-Generation DC Plan More Than Ever

Aug 18, 2020

In this paper, experts from Prudential and PGIM examine the continuing transformation of DC plans and address the pandemic's effect on the economy.

From Saving to Income
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From Saving to Income

Jan 6, 2020

One of today’s greatest financial wellness challenges for workers is generating an adequate and sustainable amount of lifetime income in retirement.

What Makes Us Unique

  • $214 Bntotal DC assets under management¹
  • Top 10largest DC record keeper²
  • #1manager of stable value assets³ and provider of in-plan guaranteed lifetime income⁴
Among Top Global DC Asset Managers

Top 10 recognized global asset manager for defined contribution plans.5

Robust DC Client Base

100+ third-party clients with more than $1 billion in DC AUM.6

Significant Retirement Focus

50% of Prudential Financial, Inc.’s (PFI) domestic revenue is retirement.

Breadth of DC Investment Capabilities

60+ strategies managed for DC clients across global multiple asset classes and vehicles.

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Private Equity, ESG and Retirement Income: Let Fiduciaries Be Fiduciaries
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Private Equity, ESG and Retirement Income: Let Fiduciaries Be Fiduciaries

By Josh Cohen — Jul 24, 2020

Recent regulatory actions surrounding private equity, ESG and retirement income are sending mixed signals.

Coping with Crisis: Fiduciary Priorities in the DC World
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Coping with Crisis: Fiduciary Priorities in the DC World

By Josh Cohen — Apr 14, 2020

In times of crises, being a fiduciary responsible for providing Defined Contribution (DC) plans for employees is especially critical.

Five Reasons Why Alternative Investments in DC Plans Makes Sense
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Five Reasons Why Alternative Investments in DC Plans Makes Sense

By Josh Cohen — Feb 24, 2020

While there are many people talking about alternative investment strategies, the low-hanging fruit is to look to the DC market as the obvious place to focus.

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PGIM’s New DC Research Finds That Few 401k Plans Currently Offer Alternatives Within TDFs
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PGIM’s New DC Research Finds That Few 401k Plans Currently Offer Alternatives Within TDFs

Jan 27, 2021

In an article from 401K Specialist, PGIM’s Head of Defined Contribution, Josh Cohen, shares insights from PGIM’s new DC research.

PGIM’s Survey Finds Limited Use of Alternative and ESG Investments in DC Plans
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PGIM’s Survey Finds Limited Use of Alternative and ESG Investments in DC Plans

Jan 28, 2021

PGIM’s Head of Defined Contribution, Josh Cohen, shares insights from PGIM’s DC research on using alternative and ESG investments in DC plans.

Few retirement plans offer alternatives within target-date funds, PGIM study finds
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Few retirement plans offer alternatives within target-date funds, PGIM study finds

By PGIM Global Communications — Jan 27, 2021

New research finds that 13% of retirement plans offer alternative investment options as part of their target-date funds; Only one in four plans incorporates ESG

Retirement Investment Solutions

Our dedicated team provides market insights, resources and a broad range of investment solutions, including mutual funds and target date funds to address retirement business needs.

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Implementing Core Menus

Our interactive workbook pulls together the full breadth and depth of PGIM’s institutional Defined Contribution insights and capabilities to help plan sponsors enhance their plan menu design. The result? Better participant outcomes.

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Head of Institutional
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Institutional Relationship Group
PGIM

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Vice President
Senior Defined Contribution Strategist
Institutional Relationship Group
PGIM

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  1. Reported data reflects assets under management by PGIM and its affiliates for defined contribution investment purposes only. Defined contribution assets under management by PGIM Investments are sub-advised by other PGIM business units and are included in their totals.
  2. PGIM is the investment management business of PFI; PFI is the 8th largest investment manager (out of 226 firms surveyed) in terms of U.S. defined contribution assets under management based on Pensions & Investments’ Top DC Money Managers list published on 06/1/2020. This ranking represents U.S. defined contribution assets under management by PFI as of 12/31/2019.   
  3. PGIM is the investment management business of PFI; PFI is the largest investment manager (out of 527 firms surveyed) in terms of institutional stable value assets under management based on Pensions & Investments’ Top Managers of Stable Value Assets list published on 06/1/2020. This ranking represents stable value assets under management by PFI as of 12/31/2019.
  4. Estimated market share using market size as reported by LIMRA, 2018 In-Plan Guarantee Availability and Election Tracking Survey, 05/2019. 
  5. PLANSPONSOR’s 2020 DC Record-keeping survey, June 2020, data as of 12/31/2019.
  6. Based on PGIM client list as of 12/31/2020, compared to Pensions & Investments' Top U.S. Plan Sponsors list as of 09/30/2020.
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