Media Highlights

James Lydotes, chief investment officer of Equities, Voya Investment Management, discusses that while falling oil prices have helped drive market optimism and record stock performance, ongoing geopolitical risks could support structurally higher energy prices, reinforcing inflation concerns and potential headwinds for corporate margins and the broader economy.

Heather Lavallee, CEO, Voya Financial, highlights that despite rising employment among people with disabilities, many workers are missing out on ABLE accounts — a tax-advantaged savings tool — underscoring a critical awareness gap that can limit financial security without better education and access.

Eric Stein, chief investment officer, Voya Investment Management, shares how rising interest rates are reshaping the “price of money” across the economy — creating both challenges for borrowers and opportunities for savers — while emphasizing the importance of staying balanced and focused on long-term financial decisions amid shifting market conditions.

Andrew Stocker, president of Employee Benefits, underscores that as employers face rising burnout and pressure to demonstrate ROI, mental health strategies must go beyond standalone benefits to address key workforce stressors and deliver measurable improvements in productivity, engagement and healthcare outcomes.

Barbara Reinhard, chief investment officer, Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions, Voya Investment Management, discusses rising inflation concerns in the bond market, noting that higher oil prices and uncertainty around incoming Fed leadership are contributing to elevated yields and increased market volatility.

Heather Lavallee, CEO, Voya Financial, was featured in a CNBC segment where she discusses how many workers are missing out on key financial benefits — like ABLE accounts — and reinforces the important role of employers. She also discusses Voya Cares and our commitment to advancing inclusion and improving financial outcomes.

Amy Vaillancourt, president of Retirement, shares that while demand for expanded retirement plan investment choice — including private markets — continues to grow, it should be paired with strong fiduciary governance, clear guardrails and participant education, pointing to the Department of Labor’s proposed framework as a key step in enabling more thoughtful and responsible adoption.

Andrew Stocker, president of Employee Benefits, emphasizes that mental health support is no longer a “nice-to-have” but a business imperative, urging employers to move beyond parity in coverage to ensure care is meaningfully accessible and integrated into workforce health, engagement and business outcomes.

Kathie Tarpey, AVP, Voya Cares, shares perspectives on how more comprehensive benefits strategies can help address financial challenges faced by employees with disabilities.

Rebecca Chiccino, SVP, Investor Channel, discusses how firms are evolving recruiting and development strategies to attract and retain next-generation financial advisers.