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T. ROWE PRICE STUDY REVEALS DC CONSULTANTS' EVOLVING VIEWS ON PRIVATE ASSETS, RETIREMENT INCOME, AND MANAGED ACCOUNTS
T. Rowe Price, a global asset management firm and a leader in retirement, today released its 2025 Defined Contribution (DC) Consultant Study, which reflects viewpoints from 36 top DC consultants and advisors. Key themes include expectations for the implementation of alternative assets in DC plans; target date solutions evolving to incorporate retirement income; managed account use and positioning; and renewed interest in capital preservation investment options in a shifting rate environment.
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