Retirement confidence is still down, however, confidence among workers who have taken basic steps to prepare is much higher. And thats where financial professionals can find the opportunity to help educate workers.

It's time to examine your service model, your value proposition, your marketing plans ... and how to emphasize retirement readiness for your clients.

Take an inventory of your services and share it with your plan sponsor clients. It's an easy way to impress upon them the reasonableness of your fees.

Employee Stock Ownership Plans can be powerful tools to help employees prepare for retirement - and an important opportunity for retirement advisors.

Small retirement plans are an underserved market that's big, and getting bigger, creating excellent opportunities for advisors who can effectively service them.

Plan sponsors without a formal process for investment due diligence can leave themselves open to fiduciary risks. Use these best practices to demonstrate your expertise.

Employers are beginning to see employee wellness as an investment in the financial condition of their business, with lower health risks and greater savings.

Helping plan sponsors educate participants - as well as comply with the new regulations - can highlight your value and expertise.