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Retirement Readiness: Is the 401(k) System Actually Working?

Retirement savings in America present a striking paradox: total retirement assets have hit a record $48.1 trillion, yet the median worker has saved less than $1,000, and even those aged 55–64 sit at a median of just $185,000 against an estimated $1.26 million needed for a comfortable retirement. Join in the debate about what might actually driving this gap — from generational disparities in savings behavior to unequal access to workplace plans — and discuss emerging developments reshaping the retirement landscape, including new SECURE 2.0 requirements taking effect this year and a contested regulatory push to bring alternative assets like private equity into 401(k) plans. Come ready to share how your organization is thinking about plan design, participation, and whether the traditional 401(k) model is still meeting employees where they are.