Defined Contribution

Who We Serve

As defined contribution (DC) plans increasingly serve as the primary retirement savings tool for Americans, plan sponsors face evolving challenges, including navigating market volatility, regulatory changes, and participants’ diverse retirement goals. At Neuberger, we are dedicated to delivering innovative investment solutions that enhance participant retirement outcomes.

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$150bn in retirement savings entrusted to our managers

Addressing DC Plan Challenges Through Targeted Solutions

Successful retirement outcomes depend on addressing the key challenges participants face, including growing savings, mitigating downside risk, hedging against inflation, and replacing income in retirement. At Neuberger, we offer tailored solutions to help plan sponsors meet these demands.

Case Study: Small Caps and Downside Risk Mitigation

  • Challenge: Indexing small caps may expose participants to increased risk, especially in volatile markets.
  • Solution: The Neuberger Genesis Fund leverages a consistent investment process focusing on high-quality small-cap investing to help participants mitigate losses and build diversified portfolios.
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Case Study: Private Equity’s Role in Defined Contribution Plans

  • Challenge: The inclusion of private equity in defined contribution (DC) plans has traditionally been limited by structural barriers such as regulation, liquidity, and other factors, despite its appealing risk/return characteristics.
  • Solution: As product innovations reduce these barriers, DC plan sponsors are encouraged to reevaluate the role of private equity, leveraging new guidance and research to explore its potential benefits for plan participants.
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A Flexible Solution for DC Plans

Collective Investment Trusts: A Flexible Solution for DC Plans

Collective Investment Trusts (CITs) are becoming a popular alternative to mutual funds in DC plans due to their competitive fees, improved transparency, and flexibility. Modern CITs provide participants with greater choice while helping plan sponsors optimize their fund lineups.

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The Retirement Tier: Supporting Participants Nearing Retirement

Retaining participants in DC plans after retirement is increasingly important for plan sponsors. The Retirement Tier provides investment products, tools, and services designed specifically for participants nearing or in retirement, helping them transition to the spending phase while aligning with their financial goals. Benefits of the Retirement Tier:
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Tailored solutions for retirees to remain invested in employer-sponsored DC plans

Enhanced participant education and resources for retirement planning

Partnering for Practice Excellence

At Neuberger Berman, our commitment to our clients goes beyond investing. Our goal is to partner with advisors to help them maximize their potential and grow their business. Building a better advisory practice is an evolving mission. It demands time, discipline and a desire to continually reach your clients with meaningful, relevant information. The Neuberger Berman Advisor Institute (NBAI) works hand-in-hand with many of the nation’s leading advisory groups. We encourage you to learn more about how we can help you expand in new markets, deepen your client relationships and elevate your practice.

Life Event Series

A review of more than 30 potentially life-changing events—pivotal times driving change and creating money in motion—for your clients.

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Things that happen to you

Changes in your personal or work life and family status can affect your income and how you invest.

Things that happen to your parents

Parenting and financial support rarely end when adult children leave the home.

Things that happen to your children

Be prepared to manage the planned and unexpected events that may impact your elderly loved ones.

Things that happen to your home

Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s important to consider your financial position to help reach (or maintain) your financial goals.

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