Empower has released its Accelerating Access study, unveiling how American workers feel about having access to the same investment products as institutional investors.
This study comes on the heels of the financial services provider’s May announcement of a new program that paves the way for private market investments within defined contribution retirement plans. To participate in the program, an individual must be in a plan where the employer has allowed for private investing, and the individual must engage with an adviser to make a determination about suitability. Empower provides retirement and wealth management to more than 19 million Americans.
“This research uncovers how American workers are thinking about being able to invest in new ways, outside of public markets,” said Edmund Murphy III, president and CEO, Empower. “Clearly, private investing is of great interest to individuals. It’s not for everyone, but those who wish to seek such investments should
