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More retirement plans offering self-directed brokerage accounts

Defined contribution plans are adding self-directed brokerage accounts as a way of giving participants more choices even as some plans reduce the number of core investment options.

Defined contribution plans are adding self-directed brokerage accounts as a way of giving participants more choices even as some plans reduce the number of core investment options.

Among those making the move: Sprint Nextel Corp., which began offering a brokerage option for its $2 billion 401(k)

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