SPARK Institute | Leading Voice for Retirement Plan Industry

Retirement policy direction & leadership

As the DC plan market continues to evolve, SPARK is actively driving the national conversation on retirement policy.

Hot Topics

SPARK Press Release:
Default e-delivery works: evidence of improved participant outcomes from e-delivery of retirement plan documents
SPARK & TRAU Training Parntership:
Tailored to retirement plan advisors & staff
Congress - Pass the SECURE Act:
We're counting on you to help American savers
IRS Finalizes Hardship Regs:
Changes required by Jan, 2020
Main Street Investors At Risk:
Financial transaction tax would harm savers

Who We Are

Better Retirement Plans for All

SPARK Institute is member-driven, non-profit organization that is the leading voice in Washington for the retirement plan industry. We help shape national retirement policy by developing and advancing positions on critical issues that affect plan sponsors, participants, advisors, service providers and investment providers. SPARK Institute members serve approximately 95 million participants in 401(k) and other defined contribution plans.

Executive Director’s Message About Us

Education & Training

Gain mission-critical skills and knowledge to master your role.

Member Benefits

Get exclusive access to state legislative monitoring and more.

Events

We host 2 annual conferences focused on retirement policy and plan issues.

Membership

Shape the strategic direction of SPARK by becoming a member