Financial Wellness Think Tank™
The Financial Wellness Think Tank was founded to safeguard and advance the financial wellness movement we pioneered in 1999. Through unbiased research informed by extensive proprietary data, we provide insights, showcase best practices, and drive innovation in areas most needed by employers and employees.
Report
Workplace Financial Wellness in America: A Year in Review
Meet our Director
Greg Ward, CFP®
Greg oversees industry-leading research focused on financial wellness best practices and emerging trends. Recent examples include studies on the evolving financial priorities of Millennials and Gen Z, as well as the persistent racial disparities in financial well-being and wealth. Greg served as the Vice Chair of EBRI’s Financial Wellbeing Research Center during the 2020-21 term and frequently shares insights at industry events. He has developed comprehensive industry standards for designing, delivering, and measuring the ROI of financial wellness programs offered as employer-paid benefits.
In partnership with other thought leaders in the space, our Think Tank has quantified the ROI of financial coaching.
Estimated ROI in three key areas:
(per 1,000 employees)
Reducing financial stress
$213,981
Streamlining benefits administration
$174,500
Creating a culture of wellness
$305,143
Learn more about the Financial Wellness Think Tank’s award-winning ROI model
Research and publications
Explore our research and publications for insights and best practices that have been
proven to drive ROI while positively impacting employees’ lives.
Your Company Just Launched A Financial Wellness Program. Is It The Real Thing Or Just A Sales Pitch?
Considering A Financial Wellness Program For Your Employees? Make Sure You Ask These Questions First.
Special Report: ROI of Improving Employee Retirement Preparedness
Financial Life Planning at Work: How Financial Mentorship of Younger Employees Leads to Improved Retirement Preparedness
2018 Life Events Research
2017 Generational Research Report
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