On April 30, 2026, as a follow-up to remarks from the State of the Union address earlier in the year, President Trump issued an executive order (EO) designed to expand retirement plan access and close the nation’s retirement savings coverage gap
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Treichel in Financial Advisor Magazine: Why Clients With More Than ‘Enough’ Still Struggle In Retirement
At the Invest in Women Conference in Boston, our Founder and Chief Solutions Officer Bonnie Treichel spoke about the emotional side of retirement and why clients with more than enough money may still feel unprepared.
Float: Out of Sight, But Not Out of Mind – A Quiet Source of Income in Retirement Plan Dollars
Float is not inherently improper, but it must be disclosed, understood and evaluated under ERISA’s fiduciary standards of prudence and loyalty.
Q1 2026: Lessons from the Litigation Landscape
The first quarter of 2026 made one thing clear: the ERISA litigation environment is evolving — not in wholesale reversals of doctrine, but in meaningful shifts in emphasis, posture, and tone.
Treichel in NAPA-Net: How and Why Managed Accounts Matter – What Advisors Need to Know
At the National Association of Plan Advisors’ (NAPA) annual Summit in Tampa, Fla., advisors participated in the new Managed Accounts Bootcamp, designed to equip them with the foundational knowledge and practical tools to evaluate, implement, and effectively oversee managed account programs in employer-sponsored retirement plans.
Webinar Recap: Why Retirement Plans Weren’t Built for Retirement — And Why That’s Finally Changing
Our Chief Solutions Officer Bonnie Treichel moderated a webinar with Broadridge exploring “Why Retirement Plans Weren’t Built for Retirement — And Why That’s Finally Changing.”
Treichel in Advisorpedia: What Advisors Can Learn From the Sketchbook Approach
Our Chief Solutions Officer Bonnie Treichel spoke with Advisorpedia at Future Proof Citywide on the sketchbook approach to retirement.
Treichel Joins “Wealth on the Move” Podcast to Discuss “Rewirement” and Your Retirement Sketchbook
Bonnie Treichel, J.D., co-author of Your Retirement Sketchbook, joined the Wealth on the Move Podcast to discuss the book, retirement planning, and the importance of visualization.
A Shift in Enforcement Emphasis for the Department of Labor
The DOL has outlined its enforcement priorities and guiding principles – and there’s a definite shift in emphasis.
Q1 2026: Review of Defined Contribution Regulation, Legislation, & Litigation
President Donald J. Trump issued a widely anticipated executive order (EO) in early August that would make …
Treichel in Wealth Management: New DOL Rule Opens ‘Safe Harbors’ for Alts Access in 401(k)s
Our Founder and Chief Solutions Officer Bonnie Treichel recently spoke with Wealth Management, discussing the new proposed rule from the Trump Administration regarding alternative investments in 401(k) plans.
Treichel in 401(k) Specialist: Industry Leaders React to DOL Proposal Expanding Alternatives to 401(k)s
Our Founder and Chief Solutions Officer Bonnie Treichel recently spoke with 401(k) Specialist, discussing the new proposed rule from the Trump Administration regarding alternative investments in 401(k) plans.
Treichel in NAPA Net: Making Retirement Real — One Sketch at a Time
Our Founder and Chief Solutions Officer Bonnie Treichel spoke with NAPA Net about her new book, Your Retirement Sketchbook.
How Your Retirement Sketchbook Can Guide Important Conversations with Participants
Retirement isn’t just about money—it’s about meaning, flexibility, and living life on your terms. Advisors can help guide their clients through this process using a fresh, visual approach to planning for the next chapter.
Treichel in The New York Times: 401(k) Plans Could Add Riskier Investments Under a New Rule
Our Founder and Chief Solutions Officer Bonnie Treichel recently chatted with The New York Times, discussing the new proposed rule from the Trump Administration regarding alternative investments in 401(k) plans.
Special Edition: Fiduciary Duties In Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives Proposed Rule
On March 30, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed regulation expanding alternative investments for 401(k) plans.
Treichel in Kiplinger: Like Baking a Cake, Plan Your Retirement With Core Ingredients, But Personalize the Frosting
Our Chief Solutions Officer Bonnie Treichel penned an article in Kiplinger about adopting a personalized approach to retirement and her new book, Your Retirement Sketchbook.
Treichel Speaks with 401(k) Specialist Magazine About Visualizing Retirement
Our Chief Solutions Officer Bonnie Treichel recently sat down with 401(k) Specialist Magazine to discuss visualizing retirement and her new book, Your Retirement Sketchbook.
Treichel Speaks to MarketWatch About Your Retirement Sketchbook
Our Chief Solutions Officer Bonnie Treichel recently sat down with MarketWatch to discuss her new book, Your Retirement Sketchbook.
Required by SECURE 2.0, DOL Proposes Tweaks to Electronic Disclosure Rules
On February 24, 2026, EBSA issued a proposed regulation designed to modify the existing safe harbors regarding electronic delivery of certain notices, which would carry out section 338 of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022.
While Judge Vacates Retirement Security Rule, Fiduciary Standards Remain
On March 12, 2026, Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas approved a motion to vacate the Retirement Security Rule. Despite the recent legal decision, there is very much a fiduciary rule still in place—and for advisors already serving retirement plans as fiduciaries under ERISA, the practical impact of the recent court ruling is minimal.
SEC Regulatory Update and Analysis for 2026
Over the past year, the SEC has taken several regulatory actions that materially affect RIAs. SEC regulation has been focused on the implementation of existing rules, exam-driven enforcement priorities, and the withdrawal of several proposed rules that would have significantly broadened advisor obligations.
401(k) Specialist: Curtailing ERISA Litigation and Understanding Best Practices with Bonnie Treichel
Our Chief Solutions Officer Bonnie Treichel recently sat down with Amanda Umpierrez of 401k Specialist Magazine to discuss how plan sponsors and advisors can manage litigation risk for 401(k) plans – both large and small – amidst ongoing litigation trends.
Kiplinger: Your Retirement Isn’t Set in Stone, But It Can Be a Work of Art
Bonnie penned an article in Kiplinger explaining how the sketchbook approach to retirement can help individuals retire with dignity.
Treichel Joins “The Gap” to Discuss Her New Book, Your Retirement Sketchbook
Bonnie recently joined Shannon Edwards to discuss her new book, Your Retirement Sketchbook, and her journey in retirement plans.
Treichel Joins “Don’t Do That” Podcast to Discuss Her New Book, Your Retirement Sketchbook
Bonnie recently joined Shannon Edwards to discuss her new book, Your Retirement Sketchbook, and her journey in retirement plans.










