ARA Executive Interview

The Executive Interview is a short-form podcast featuring leaders in the retirement plan space describing relevant issues and their reactions to them. Whether it’s regulation, legislation, strategy or a host of other hot topics, listeners hear directly from those involved, and how it can (and will) affect their business.

ARA Executive Interview is a business podcast hosted by The American Retirement Association, with 27 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

The American Retirement Association hosts ARA Executive Interview, a business show with 27 episodes published.

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  What Real Support Looks Like for Plan Advisors: Morningstar Retirement

  May 17, 202613 minS0

  <p>The National Association of Plan Advisors is joined by Chris Weirath, Head of Client Success with Morningstar Retirement.</p><p>We discuss what real support looks like for plan advisors at every step of the retirement journey. We’ll do it by defining support and what it really means, and of course, the role that personalization plays. </p><p>When plan advisors hear the word “support,” what do they usually picture, and how does Morningstar retirement think about it differently? Weirath explains</p><p>©2026 Morningstar Investment Management LLC. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar name and logo are registered marks of Morni...

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  What Real Support Looks Like for Plan Advisors: Morningstar Retirement

  May 17, 202613 min

  The National Association of Plan Advisors is joined by Chris Weirath, Head of Client Success with Morningstar Retirement. We discuss what real support looks like for plan advisors at every step of the retirement journey. We’ll do it by defining support and what it really means, and of course, the role that personalization plays. When plan advisors hear the word “support,” what do they usually picture, and how does Morningstar retirement think about it differently? Weirath explains ©2026 Morningstar Investment Management LLC. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar name and logo are registered marks of Morningstar, Inc. Morningstar Retirement offers research- and technology-driven products and services to individuals, workplace retirement plans, and other industry players. Associated advisory services are provided by Morningstar Investment Management LLC, a registered investment adviser and subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc.

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  Beyond Participation: Why Retirement Readiness Is Still at Risk

  Apr 5, 202613 minS0

  <p>Financial technology company IRALOGIX recently released its Retirement Readiness Index for 2025. The national benchmark found an Elevated Risk for the country, which, in practical terms, means Americans are engaged, but their retirement readiness is “fragile.” So, what does this mean, and, more importantly, what can be done about it?</p><p>We’re joined by the firm’s CEO, Peter de Silva, to answer these questions, and more.</p>

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  Empowering Employee Financial Wellness: Guidance for Plan Advisors

  Dec 15, 202512 minS0

  <p>Pete Welsh, Managing Director of Retirement and Wealth at Inspira Financial, joins American Retirement Association Chief Content Officer John Sullivan to discuss how plan advisors can help their clients develop a financial wellness program for their employees.</p><p>Financial wellness is the ability to manage money and meet basic financial needs throughout life. But only about half of U.S. adults have a general understanding of what financial wellness is, which means that attaining it remains elusive for many. Welsh tells us how advisors can help.</p><p> </p>

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  A Major Retirement Disconnect: What Sponsors Miss About Participant Priorities

  Nov 16, 202513 minS0

  <p>Today, we’re joined by Glenn Dial, Senior Retirement Strategist with American Century Investments.</p><p>Dial explains some fascinating findings from “The Retirement Disconnect: What Sponsors Miss About Participant Priorities,” the firm’s 12th annual survey of retirement plan participants and sponsors, which can be found at americancentury.com.</p><p>He covers retirement income, common misconceptions, and the always-important income replacement rate, among other high-profile topics.</p><p><b>Source: 12th Annual American Century Retirement Survey</b></p><p><b>Methodology</b>: The participant survey was conducted between June 3, 2025, and June 23, 2025.  The survey included 1,500 full-time workers between the ages...

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