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Morningstar Retirement and NPPG Announce Strategic Integration to Expand Access to Personalized Retirement Services

CHICAGO, October 22, 2025--Morningstar Retirement, part of Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN) a leading provider of independent investment insights, today announced a strategic collaboration with NPPG Plan Professionals, LLC, a related company of National Professional Planning Group, Inc. (NPPG), a leading Pooled Plan Provider (PPP) and intermediary fiduciary, to deliver personalized retirement offerings to employers through Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs).

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Morningstar Retirement and NPPG Announce Strategic Integration to Expand Access to Personalized Retirement Services

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