OneDigital Introduces Private Investments in 401k Plans to Enhance Retirement Outcomes
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 21 2026
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Source: Benzinga
- Introduction of Private Investments: OneDigital has integrated private investments into its personalized portfolio program for 401k plan sponsors, expected to be available this quarter, aiming to enhance retirement outcomes through professionally managed, advisor-led portfolios.
- Strategic Partnerships: The offering incorporates private equity, private credit, and opportunistic investment strategies through global asset managers Apollo, Ares, and Blackstone, thereby increasing portfolio diversification and potential returns.
- Fiduciary Alignment: Oversight by OneDigital's investment team ensures these private investments meet fiduciary standards, providing clients with structured investment solutions that enhance trust and satisfaction.
- Market Demand Response: CEO Vincent Morris emphasized the significant role private investments have played in driving outcomes for institutions and sophisticated investors, reflecting strong market demand for high-quality investment strategies.
Analyst Views on ARES
Wall Street analysts forecast ARES stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ARES is 196.55 USD with a low forecast of 175.00 USD and a high forecast of 222.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
9 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 149.380
Low
175.00
Averages
196.55
High
222.00
Current: 149.380
Low
175.00
Averages
196.55
High
222.00
About ARES
Ares Management Corporation is an alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across various asset classes. Its segments include Credit Group, Private Equity Group, Real Assets Group, Secondaries Group, and Other. The Credit Group segment manages credit strategies across the liquid and illiquid spectrum, including liquid credit, alternative credit, direct lending and APAC credit. The Private Equity Group segment categorizes its investment strategies as corporate private equity, special opportunities and APAC private equity. The Real Assets Group segment manages comprehensive equity and debt strategies across real estate and infrastructure investments. The Secondaries Group segment invests in secondary markets across a range of alternative asset class strategies, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure and credit. It has operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
