Is Automatic Retirement Income the Next Evolution for 401(k) Plans?
Is offering 401(k) plan participants an option for automatic retirement income “the next natural step?” Some industry insiders think so.
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Vitera Expands Guaranteed Income Solutions in DC Market
In an exclusive interview, Vitera’s new CEO, Rebecca Tadikonda, explains the firm’s recent share class launch, market demand and re-branding.
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Vitera Launches Institutional Share Class for State Street GTC Retirement Income Builder Target Date Fund Series, Expanding Guaranteed Income to More 401(k) Participants
New Share Class Delivers Default-Ready, Fully Liquid Income Solutions to Large- and Mega-Defined Contribution Plans.
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Vitera (formerly ARS) Appoints Rebecca Tadikonda as CEO to Lead Expansion of Guaranteed Income Solutions in Defined Contribution Market
This article was originally published by GlobeNewswire. NEW YORK, NY – October 15, 2025 – Vitera (formerly ARS) today announced the appointment of Rebecca Tadikonda as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately, succeeding Dave Paulsen, who will remain an advisor. The leadership transition marks the next phase in Vitera’s evolution as it scales its multi-carrier guaranteed…
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ARS Selects SS&C to Support Suite of Guaranteed Income Products
ARS’s Lifetime Income Builder Products to Join SS&C Retirement Income Clearing & Calculation (RICC) Platform.
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Apollo, Athene and Motive Ventures Invest in ARS to Accelerate Availability of Guaranteed Income Offerings in Defined Contribution Market
With Over 11,000 Americans Turning 65 Every Day, ARS’s Technology Addresses Growing Need for Security of Lifetime Income, Delivered Directly into Target Date Funds Investment Accelerates Athene’s Ability to Bring Guaranteed Income Offerings to the Defined Contribution Market This article was originally published by GlobelNewswire. WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —…
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Summary of Article Published by Ignites: Principal to Launch Target-Dates with Built-In Guarantee*
Original article published October 28, 2024 by Beagan Wilcox Volz. Principal, a major player in the retirement industry, is set to launch a new target-date series with built-in guaranteed income in 2025. The new product will incorporate ARS’s “Lifetime Income Builder,” a group fixed indexed annuity with a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit built into the…
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ARS Appoints Dave Paulsen Chief Executive Officer
Momentum Continues to Build for ARS Among Advisors, Plan Sponsors, and Participants in 2024 This article was originally posted by PR Newswire. Scottsdale, Arizona, July 30, 2024 – ARS, a prominent lifetime income design and technology company, has appointed Dave Paulsen as its Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years of extensive experience in retirement…
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LeafHouse, iJoin and ARS Launch Managed Account With Lifetime Income TDF
Automated, personalized advice will include State Street income builder target-date funds to incorporate lifetime income options. by Alex Ortolani This article was originally posted by Plan Adviser. LeafHouse, iJoin, and Advantage Retirement Solutions have teamed up to offer a new managed account that features State Street’s target-date funds with a lifetime income component. The Automated…
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Firms Join Forces to Launch Personalized Managed Account Program
This article was originally posted by the National Association of Plan Advisors. by Ted Godbout LeafHouse, iJoin, and ARS have announced a new partnership to deliver a technology-driven solution that provides a personalized savings and income experience for participants within a managed account offering. Named the Automated Personalized Portfolio™ (APP) program, LeafHouse will be the…
