Ep #18: Navigating the Rapidly Evolving Retirement Landscape with Nevin Adams

Nevin E. Adams is Chief Content Officer for the American Retirement Association, where he is responsible for all marketing and communications for the organization as well as its sister organizations such as ASPPA and NAPA.

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6/14/2021 - 59 minutes


Episode Summary

My guest today is Nevin Adams, the Chief Content Officer for the American Retirement Association, where he is responsible for all marketing and communicating for the organization along with ASPPA and NAPA. Nevin is one of the most well-respected and thoughtful industry commentators within the retirement space, and I am thrilled to have him on the show.


In this episode, we discuss the current ERISA litigation environment and what this means for the future. Listen in to learn about the potential impact of a financial transactions tax and student loan debt, as well as the possibility of capping deductibility of retirement contributions for high earners and more.


What You'll Learn

  • The current ERISA litigation environment. 
  • Whether plan sponsors should be held more accountable.
  • The potential impact of a financial transactions tax. 
  • The possibility of capping deductibility of retirement contributions for high earners.


Ideas Worth Sharing

  1. “Bad ideas never really die—they just wait for the next administration.” - Nevin Adams
  2. “In almost all cases, plan sponsors, if they screw up, it’s an act of omission, not an act of volition.” - Josh Itzoe
  3. “If you accept the premise, the math is pretty simple.” - Nevin Adams