We believe virtual meetings and webinars will become more common, even when the virus is eradicated. This certainly will be beneficial to advisers, because working virtually can mean you are working more flexibly and productively. This will remain a viable option for financial professionals, and it is likely that plan sponsors and participants will like having another means of meeting with their advisers.
One silver lining in the coronavirus pandemic has been a rethink of the need for certain business travel; many who used to travel extensively across the country are welcoming videoconferencing.