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Director’s Brief – August 2026
NAGDCA IN ACTION I recently signed an industry letter supporting the inclusion of CITs for 403(b) plans. This has been a NAGDCA Legislative Priority for several years. While the debate has been marred by a lack of understanding about the non-ERISA 403(b) industry and misinformation about CITs, we are not [...]
Coming Soon: NAGDCA’s Fundamentals Certificate Course
We're excited to share a new professional development opportunity coming later this year! As part of a new Education Program, NAGDCA will launch the Fundamentals of Public Sector Defined Contribution Plans Certificate Course, a self-paced online course designed specifically for professionals working in and alongside public sector defined contribution plans. [...]
2026 Members’ Choice Award Voting Open – Deadline: Aug. 26
Beginning in 2026, voting opens prior to the Annual Conference, allowing the Members’ Choice Award winner to be recognized during the conference. The finalist receiving the most votes earns complimentary NAGDCA membership for the following year—and, of course, major bragging rights. Review the finalist nominations below, then use the voting form [...]
Industry Committee Election Voting Open – Deadline: Aug. 21
NAGDCA received three nominations for two open Member-at-Large positions on the Industry Committee. We’re pleased to have such talented individuals interested in serving the NAGDCA membership as volunteer leaders! This year, two candidates will be elected to fill the available positions, including one vacancy created by the recent resignation of [...]
Director’s Brief – July 2026
Dear NAGDCA Members, We’re excited to announce that we’ve revamped how we communicate NAGDCA news and information. Going forward, we will be providing two distinct communications. NAGDCA News will continue to be delivered to your inbox at the end of each month and will include association news, upcoming deadlines, conference [...]
New NAGDCA Conversation – Exploring Auto Portability and the Future of Small Balance Accounts
In the latest Connect Conversation, NAGDCA Executive Director Matt Petersen speaks with Greg Long, Head of Defined Contribution Public Policy and Public Markets at Alight Solutions, about the challenge of small balance accounts and the role of auto portability in helping participants keep their retirement savings together. Greg discusses how [...]