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Published Articles & Media Features

Below are the recent articles we have authored and published, as well as articles that have quoted us or written about our research. If you have any questions about our writing, research, or responses please send us your questions by direct email or through our digital form via the button below.

Published by Abernathy Daley 401k Consultants

Author: Steven Abernathy & Matt Daley

December 5, 2024

Published Articles

Many employers still offer outdated 401(k) plans that could delay an employee’s retirement, leading to workforce stagnation and even opening companies up to legal risks.

Published by Talent Culture

Authors: Matt Daley

January 9, 2025

Elevating 401(k) planning from administrative headache to financial, strategic asset

Published by HR.com

Authors: Matt Daley and Steven Abernathy

December 24, 2024

A well-managed 401(k) plan does more than meet legal requirements—it’s a powerful talent acquisition and retention tool. 

Published by TechHRSeries

Authors: Matt Daley and Steven Abernathy

November 8, 2024

“Our proprietary analysis of a vast swath of Form 5500 data clearly indicates a majority of companies are likely overpaying what’s necessary for plan administration fees”

Published by Businesswire

Authors: Matt Daley and Steven Abernathy

October 24, 2024

How student loan matching empowers employee retirement savings

Published by HR.com

Authors: Matt Daley and Steven Abernathy

September 25, 2024

Employers should consider the following 2024 updates to SECURE 2.0; the benefits will serve as a clear differentiator within an increasingly competitive and uncertain economy.

Published by BenefitsPro

Authors: Matt Daley and Steven Abernathy

September 11, 2024

Capitalizing on the latest 401(k) enhancements

Published by HR.com

Authors: Matt Daley and Steven Abernathy

August 27, 2024

Media Features

Abernathy Daley 401k Consultants has conducted a groundbreaking analysis revealing a startling statistic: an overwhelming 84% of retirement plans across the United States present at least one regulatory or fiduciary violation.

Published by Investors Hangout

Author: Hannah Lewis

January 29, 2025

"More than 4 in 5 workplace retirement plans in the U.S. (84%) have at least one regulatory “red flag” violation that could put them at risk of fines, legal penalties or fiduciary failure, according to consultant Abernathy Daley 401k Consultants."

Published by Pensions&Investments

Author: Margarida Correia

January 29, 2025

Abernathy-Daley analysis of Form 5500 filings indicate over 600,000 plans at risk

Published by 401(k) Specialist

Author: Brian Anderson

January 29, 2025

The findings come after a series of high-profile lawsuits alleging retirement fund mismanagement by employers.

Published by HR Dive

Author: Ryan Golden

October 30, 2024

Some 80% of companies were spending more than efficient pricing for 401(k) and 403(b) plans, Abernathy Daley 401k Consultants survey finds.

Published by PlanSponsor

Author: Natalie Lin

October 29, 2024

Abernathy Daley 401k Consultants found that 80% of companies were spending more than efficient pricing for 401(k) and 403(b) plans.

Published by PlanAdviser

Author: Natalie Lin

October 25, 2024

New research findings raise an important question for employers: Are your retirement plans truly supporting your employees, or are they costing them more than they should?

Published by BenefitsPro

Author: Lynn Cavanaugh

October 25, 2024

Abernathy Daley 401k Consultants research says corporate 401(k) plans paying over 0.3% for administrative costs based on total plan assets are likely overpaying.

Published by 401k Specialist

Author: Brian Anderson

October 25, 2024

The majority of companies with 100 or more employees are paying too much in retirement plan administrative fees, according to an analysis by Abernathy Daley 401k Consultants.

Published by Pensions&Investments

Author: Margarida Correia

October 24, 2024

Evolving regulations mean plan sponsors continue to face increasing scrutiny when it comes to their fiduciary responsibilities.

Published by 401k TV

Author: Fred Barstein

October 3, 2024

An estimated 80% of plan sponsors are overpaying administrative and investment fees due to failure to benchmark their plans annually, according to Steven Abernathy, Principal and Chairman of Abernathy Daley 401K Consultants.

Published by Benefits Pro

Author: Lynn Cavanaugh

September 27, 2024

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*Abernathy Daley 401k Consultants is an affiliate of the Abernathy Group II, a registered investment advisor, and does not offer investment advice.

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