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What's Your Crystal Ball See for 2018?

As we head into 2018, there are plenty of predictions and portents as to what might lie ahead. This week, we'd like to give you a chance to weigh in - anonymously, of course.

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* 1. Which of the following do you think is the most likely outcome?

Stock market ends 2018 higher than it began it.

Stock market ends 2018 lower than it began it.

Stock market tumbles, and doesn’t recover.

Stock market tumbles, but ends 2018 higher than it began.

Something else(please specify)

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* 2. Which of the following do you think is the most likely outcome?

Democrats take back House and Senate.

GOP keeps House and Senate.

GOP keeps House, Loses Senate.

GOP keeps Senate, Loses House.

Something else(please specify)

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* 3. Which of the following do you think is the most likely outcome?

Full applicability of the fiduciary regulation gets delayed further.

The fiduciary regulation comes online as scheduled.

The fiduciary regulation undergoes some further modification before implementation.

The SEC steps into the fray.

Something else (please specify)

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* 4. Which of the following do you think is the most likely outcome?

Existing state-run plans come on line, and start to gain traction.

Existing state-run plans come on line, but later than anticipated

Existing state-run plans come on line, but the opt-out rates are shockingly high.

More new state-run retirement plans for private sector workers are introduced, but fail to get off the ground.

Something else (please specify)

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* 5. Which of the following do you think is the most likely outcome?

It remains status quo for open Multiple Employer Plans (MEPs).

New direction from the Labor Department opens the door to open Multiple Employer Plans (MEPs)

Open Multiple Employer Plans (MEPs) become a reality due to legislation.

Something else (please specify)

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* 6. Which of the following do you think is the most likely outcome?

New retirement legislation will be introduced, but come to naught.

New retirement legislation will be introduced, move through Congress, and obtain the President's signature.

No new retirement legislation will be (seriously) introduced - it's the mid-terms, after all.

Something else (please specify)

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* 7. Any other predictions for 2018??

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* 8. What is your role working with retirement plans?

Advisor

Provider

TPA

Plan sponsor

Recordkeeper

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What size plans do you PRIMARILY work with?

Under $10 million in assets

$10-$20 million

$20-$50 million

$50-100 million

$100 million - $250 million

$250 million - $500 million

Above $500 million

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Suggestions for future survey questions?

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* 11. All responses are anonymous and confidential, of course - but if you'd like me to know who you are, or allow for a response, you can leave your email below...