In this first leadership interview of our Campfire series, we’re excited to share some very fresh thinking from Tim Flacke, Chief Executive Officer and Cofounder of Commonwealth.  For 30 years he’s focused on solutions that help workers and families in US become more financially secure. Five years ago we talked about what the retirement system would be, if it could be. Today we’re talking about benefits for the future. Will it surprise you to hear the two are linked? 

Spring has arrived, bringing warmer days, fresh blooms, and a sense of renewal. It’s the season of flowers, Easter eggs, spring cleaning, and new beginnings—and a great time to dive into the latest in retirement savings innovation. This week, Mark Iwry takes a future-focused look at SECURE 2.0, we share fresh numbers from the states, key updates from Maine, Massachusetts, and Puerto Rico, Hot Sauce and cool finds, and Pix of the Week. Let’s get started!

This week we have the pleasure of chatting with Mark Iwry. Mark’s bio runs long and deep. He served as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury from 2009 to January 2017, and served concurrently as the Treasury Department’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Retirement and Health Policy. His portfolio included pensions/retirement (DB and DC/401(k) plans, IRAs, etc.) and national savings policy; related tax policy and other tax and legal aspects; legislative and regulatory implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and other health policy; other employee benefits and compensation, and related legislative, policymaking, and rulemaking/regulatory responsibilities.