From 401(k) to Radish: Reinventing Savings Benefits with Ted Benna

Join Ansel Parikh, co-founder and COO of Finch, in a captivating conversation with Ted Benna, the “Father of the 401(k),” as they trace the evolution of retirement savings from its paper-based origins to today’s digital era. Ted shares firsthand stories from the earliest days of 401(k) administration, the surprising catalyst for early tech adoption in the retirement industry, and the shortcomings of modern plans — particularly for lower- and middle-income workers — that have left millions of Americans without access to meaningful savings benefits.

In response, Ted introduces his newest venture: Radish, an employer-funded savings plan designed to support today’s workforce. Radish leverages Finch’s HR and payroll integrations to deliver customizable, performance-based rewards that are simpler, more flexible, and more inclusive than traditional retirement plans.

Whether you're a benefits provider, HR leader, or simply curious about what’s next in financial wellness, this conversation offers a rare chance to hear directly from a retirement industry pioneer as he helps usher in the next era of savings innovation.

Watch this webinar to learn:

• Ted's first-person stories about the creation and evolution of the 401(k)
• How plan administration has been shaped by technology adoption
• How Ted’s new venture Radish is using Finch to incentivize employer plan contributions based on employee performance and make saving for the future more accessible to all