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NEPC Survey: 23% of Corporate and Healthcare Pension Plans Cite U.S. Election as Threat to Investment Programs

Boston -- NEPC, LLC, one of the largest independent, research-driven investment consulting firms, today announced the results of a survey conducted to assess corporate and healthcare pension plan sponsors, views on strategy, risks and investments.

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NEPC Adds Former Investment Advisory CEO to Leading Endowments and Foundations Practice

October 13, 2020 -- Boston -- NEPC, LLC, one of the largest independent, research-driven investment consulting firms, today announced that Scott Harsh, former CEO and president of FEG Investment Advisors, has joined NEPC's Endowments and Foundations practice group as a principal and senior consultant. Harsh joins NEPC's team of specialized investment consultants with decades of experience advising endowments and foundations.

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ASPPA: Hardship Withdrawals Not Widespread, Studies Say

The ASPPA published an article focusing on the data from the survey around hardship withdrawals - citing the DC Flash Poll. You can read the piece here. 

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ASPPA: Studies Show Retirement Plan Gains, Resiliency

The American Society of Pensions Professionals and Actuaries published a story on the resiliency of defined contribution plans, which includes several key data points from the DC flash poll. Read the piece here.

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U.S. News: 7 Lessons to Learn From College Endowment Investing

Kristin Reynolds was featured in a U.S. News article on the benefits of maintaining regular cash flows from a donor base. Read the article here. 

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Less than 5% of Americans Took Early Retirement Withdrawals Due to COVID-19: NEPC Survey

July 14, 2020 -- Boston -- NEPC, LLC, one of the largest independent, research-driven investment consulting firms, conducted a poll about COVID-19's impact on the retirement landscape, receiving 105 responses from defined contribution plan sponsors.

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NEPC Elects Partner Samuel M. Austin, III to Executive Committee

June 30, 2020 -- Boston -- NEPC, LLC, one of the largest independent, research-driven investment consulting firms, today announced that Samuel M. Austin, III has been elected by his fellow partners to the firm,s Executive Committee.

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ESG Perspectives Series with Kristine Pelletier

NEPC’s Krissy Pelletier was interviewed by Frank Travers in the second of his ten-part “ESG Perspectives” series.

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PlanSponsor: Private Equity in DC Plans an Opportunity to Improve Outcomes

Ross Bremen spoke about what the new guidance signals for the future of defined contribution plans in a recent PLANSPONSOR article.

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Reuters: New Mexico public fund to provide capital for small businesses during pandemic

Neil Sheth was featured in a Reuters article.

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