Alight Solutions, a benefits, payroll and cloud solutions provider, has expanded its partnership with Financial Engines (FE) to offer financial advice to Alight Financial Advisors (AFA) clients.

As agreed, FE will now offer integrated financial planning and investment management services for employees of sponsors using AFA advisory services. The services will also include access to a dedicated planner available in-person, over the phone or online.

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The move expands the scope of existing advisory services and will enable people to devise their financial goals.

Alight vice-president of financial services Cindy Shearer said: “Our goal is to support employees through education, guidance and advice to help them make informed decisions when it comes to their retirement and financial wellbeing.

“We are proud to partner with Financial Engines as we continue to provide employers with sophisticated tools and resources that help participants plan, save and invest smarter to secure their financial futures.”

The new services available also include high-quality institutional investment management for all the household’s accounts. Services such as tax optimisation, onsite education and planner programmes at the employer’s offices were also added.

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Edelman Financial Engines senior vice president and head of workplace innovation Stephen Rubino said: “We look forward to bringing more capabilities and solutions to employees of AFA’s plan sponsor clients that can better help them navigate their complex financial lives.

“It is through innovation and relationships like ours with AFA that we can broaden the access to high-quality financial service offerings that all employees deserve.”