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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 43 MIN

The Father of the 401(k)

from The Executive Financial Planning Podcast · host Balanced Wealth Group

Many people, including our host Matt Daugherty, didn't know that the 401(k) was invented by an individual! This week we're joined by that individual, Ted Benna, who shares what it was like to save for retirement before the 401(k), how the idea came to be, and where it may go in the future.

Many people, including our host Matt Daugherty, didn't know that the 401(k) was invented by an individual! This week we're joined by that individual, Ted Benna, who shares what it was like to save for retirement before the 401(k), how the idea came to be, and where it may go in the future.

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Many people, including our host Matt Daugherty, didn't know that the 401(k) was invented by an individual! This week we're joined by that individual, Ted Benna, who shares what it was like to save for retirement before the 401(k), how the idea came...

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