Consolidation Corner Channel

The RCH Consolidation Corner Channel delivers audio content that examines key issues affecting the preservation and consolidation of retirement savings within America's defined contribution (DC) system.


Jun
09
2025

RCH Consolidation Corner Channel Ep. 14 - The Risky Business of Automatic Cashouts

In this episode of the RCH Consolidation Corner Channel, we take a hard look at the “risky business” of automatically cashing out separated participant balances less than $1,000. We hope you'll find the short audio segment enjoyable and informative.

May
27
2025

RCH Consolidation Corner Channel Ep. 13 - Understanding 401(k) Cashout Leakage

In this episode, we explore the topic of 401(k) cashout leakage, which has represented a persistent problem in America’s defined contribution system. We hope you’ll find the audio enjoyable and informative.

May
19
2025

RCH Consolidation Corner Channel Ep. 12 - Auto Portability's Importance to Financial Advisors

In this episode of the RCH Consolidation Corner Channel, we examine the importance and relevance of auto portability to the financial advisor community, where the new feature is getting a lot of attention. We hope you’ll find the audio enjoyable and informative.

May
12
2025

RCH Consolidation Corner Channel Ep. 11 - When & How to Increase the Intensity of Missing Participant Searches

In this episode of the RCH Consolidation Corner Channel, we focus on when and how plan sponsors should consider increasing the intensity of their searches for missing plan participants. We hope you’ll find the audio enjoyable and informative.

May
05
2025

RCH Consolidation Corner Channel Ep. 10 - Optimizing Electronic Searches for Missing Participants

Welcome to another edition of the RCH Consolidation Corner Channel, where we provide you with audio content that explores key issues in the preservation and consolidation of retirement savings. In this episode, we focus on research conducted by RCH on optimizing electronic searches – also known as “e-Searches” – for missing plan participants. We hope you’ll find the audio enjoyable and informative.

Apr
28
2025

RCH Consolidation Corner Channel Ep. 9 - Four Important Reasons to Adopt Auto Portability

Welcome to another edition of the RCH Consolidation Corner Channel, where we provide you with audio content that explores key issues in the preservation and consolidation of retirement savings. In this episode, we will give plan sponsors four compelling reasons why they should adopt auto portability. We hope you’ll find the audio enjoyable and informative.

Apr
21
2025

RCH Consolidation Corner Channel Ep. 8 - The Transformative Benefits of Consolidation

Welcome to another edition of the RCH Consolidation Corner Channel, where we provide you with audio content that explores key issues in the preservation and consolidation of retirement savings. Today, we’ll be exploring the magic of retirement savings consolidation and its transformative benefits to participants, to plan sponsors and to our defined contribution system. We hope you’ll find the audio enjoyable and informative.

Apr
15
2025

RCH Consolidation Corner Channel Ep. 7 - Recycling 401(k) Accounts

Welcome to another edition of the RCH Consolidation Corner Channel, where we provide you with audio content that explores key issues in the preservation and consolidation of retirement savings. Today, we’ll be commemorating the 55th annual Earth Day, and looking at how the concept of recycling applies to 401(k) auto portability. We hope you’ll find the audio enjoyable and informative.

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