Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual
Contact: Diane Weber, Diane.Weber@ThompsonHine.com
A webinar series presented by Thompson Hine LLP
Join us for the next session in our 2026 Brown Bag Benefits webinar series — quick and concise lunchtime programs designed to deliver timely updates on employee benefits matters without taking up too much space on your calendar. Each 30-minute session provides practical insights on emerging legal developments and regulatory trends impacting plan sponsors and benefit professionals.
401(k) Investment Revolution: Private Equity, Collective Investment Trusts, and Other Alternative Assets
As the investment landscape evolves, plan fiduciaries are increasingly reevaluating the investment structure of their 401(k) lineups, including as a result of the recent proposed regulations providing guidance on the use of alternative assets in 401(k) lineups. During this session, Thompson Hine lawyers Brian Gaj and Elizabeth Vitale will examine the potential use of private equity and other alternative assets in defined contribution plans, as well as the growing role of collective investment trusts (CITs) and outsourced investment arrangements. Panelists will discuss current legal developments, fiduciary considerations, and practical implementation strategies to help attendees assess both the opportunities and the risks of expanding beyond traditional mutual fund menus.