TPA vs Retirement Plan Consultant: What’s the Difference?

In the retirement industry, the term TPA, short for Third Party Administrator, gets tossed around a lot. It’s the industry standard. But for those of us who live and breathe plan design, compliance, and strategy, the title doesn’t go far enough.… Read More

The Future of Data Sharing & Technology in the Retirement Planning Industry

Technology is reshaping the retirement plan industry. At the center of it all: data. As Retirement Plan Consultants (formerly known as TPAs), we sit at the intersection of payroll, recordkeeping, compliance, and plan design. And for years, that intersection has been messy, marked by manual processes, incomplete files, and frustrating delays.… Read More

The Asteri Collective Launch – Press Release September 2025

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Asteri Collective Communications ann@astericollective.org www.astericollective.org Asteri Collective Launches to Redefine the Role of Retirement Plan Consultants August 19, 2025 A group of the nation’s top retirement plan consulting firms has officially launched The Asteri Collective, a collaboration committed to elevating the role of Retirement Plan Consultants (RPCs) across the retirement planning ecosystem.… Read More