Morgan Stanley survey shows 401(k) plans rival healthcare as most valued workplace benefit
MS•Morgan Stanley's 2026 retirement survey found 93% of plan sponsors rank defined contribution plans among employees' top five benefits, tying healthcare, while 34% say they are employees' most valued benefit, up from 15% in 2024.
1. Survey findings
Morgan Stanley's 2026 retirement survey found that 93% of sponsors rank defined contribution plans among employees' top five benefits, tying healthcare. Some 34% say the plans are employees' most valued benefit, up from 15% in 2024; 45% of sponsors cite helping employees understand their plans as a top concern. Investment advisers or consultants rank among the three most valuable resources for assessing plan investment lineups for 69% of sponsors.
