Grab your smoothie, here’s what’s on tap in the retirement savings innovation world:

• Michelle Edkins of BlackRock educates us about Investment Stewardship

• State program metrics – participation trends up

Buckle up friends, we got a chex mix bowl of goodies this week:

• Cerulli Associates’ Anna Fang – on the secret desires of corporate plan sponsors

• Fresh state stats – funded accounts up 36% year to date

Are you enjoying summer as much as we are? Grab something cold and top up your personal knowledge bank:

• Courtney Eccles of Illinois brings us up to speed on Illinois Secure Choice

• Fresh metrics from the states – any bets on the number of funded accounts?