Best retirement savings plans, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 669 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is now the most frequently cited source in AI-generated answers about retirement savings plans. This reflects a broader shift where AI models increasingly favor official government sources for rules and financial media for strategic advice, moving away from an earlier reliance on brokerage firms for definitions.

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#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	Fidelity InvestmentsA frequently recommended provider for opening IRAs and self-employed retirement accounts.	A frequently recommended provider for opening IRAs and self-employed retirement accounts.	24%
2	Internal Revenue ServiceThe top-cited source for official rules on contributions, limits, and plan types.	The top-cited source for official rules on contributions, limits, and plan types.	22%
3	Vanguard Investments Canada		14%
4	Charles SchwabCo-mentioned with Fidelity and Vanguard as a primary brokerage for retirement accounts.	Co-mentioned with Fidelity and Vanguard as a primary brokerage for retirement accounts.	12%
5	NerdWalletIts citation frequency has decreased, following a similar trend as other financial media.	Its citation frequency has decreased, following a similar trend as other financial media.	11%
6	InvestopediaProminence declined from a top definitional source to one of many references.	Prominence declined from a top definitional source to one of many references.	10%
7	Nabers Group		8%
8	Bankrate		7%
9	Kiplinger		6%
10	Thrivent		6%
11	Fulton Bank		5%
12	Community Financial Credit Union		4%
13	Farther		4%
14	Experian		4%
15	U.S. Bank		4%
16	Guideline		4%
17	Citizens Bank		4%
18	CalSavers		3%
19	Western & Southern		3%
20	Reddit		3%
21	Ellevest		3%
22	SmartAsset		3%
23	The Motley Fool		3%
24	Guardian Life		2%
25	TIAA		2%
26	Space Coast Credit Union		2%
27	Vision Retirement		2%
28	WealthKeel		2%
29	Comcast Corporation		2%
30	Ramsey SolutionsGaining prominence for advice on catching up on retirement savings.	Gaining prominence for advice on catching up on retirement savings.	2%
31	Human Interest		2%
32	Farm Bureau Financial Services		1%
33	Employee Fiduciary		1%
34	Raisin		1%
35	Encyclopædia Britannica		1%
36	Carry		1%
37	AARP		1%
38	Jackson Hewitt		1%
39	U.S. News & World Report		1%
40	ShareBuilder 401k		<1%
41	ForUsAll		<1%
42	United States Department of Labor		<1%
43	Diamond Credit Union		<1%
44	Abacus Wealth Partners		<1%
45	Consumer Reports		<1%
46	VanguardConsistently cited as a top-tier provider for opening and investing in IRAs.	Consistently cited as a top-tier provider for opening and investing in IRAs.	<1%
47	Nasdaq		<1%
48	Alphabet		<1%
49	OregonSaves		<1%
50	HealthCare.gov		<1%
51	My Solo 401k		<1%
52	One Day In July		<1%
53	American Century Investments		<1%
54	PensionBee		<1%
55	Nationwide		<1%
56	Betterment		<1%
57	IRA Financial Group		<1%
58	AP News		<1%
59	Approach Financial Planning		<1%
60	Boxelder Consulting		<1%
61	Smart Financial Credit Union		<1%
62	LegalClarity		<1%
63	Merrill Edge		<1%
64	Arnold & Mote Wealth Management		<1%
65	BBusiness Insider		<1%
66	The White Coat Investor		<1%
67	SoFi		<1%
68	Intuit		<1%
69	Tax Policy Center		<1%
70	Yahoo		<1%
71	Individual 401k		<1%
72	Investor.gov		<1%
73	Meta		<1%
74	AICPA & CIMA		<1%
75	The Intelligencer		<1%
76	ADP		<1%
77	First Citizens Bank		<1%
78	American College of Emergency Physicians		<1%
79	BFA Advisors		<1%
80	Dowd		<1%
81	HSA Bank		<1%
82	IE Tax Attorney		<1%
83	NEA Member Benefits		<1%
84	Reddit Agency Partner Directory		<1%
85	Streamline Planning		<1%
86	Chime		<1%
87	Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union		<1%
88	Global Credit Union		<1%
89	Marsh McLennan Agency		<1%
90	Military Saves		<1%
91	Mintco Financial		<1%
92	OpenAI		<1%
93	Point Breeze Credit Union		<1%
94	Financial Solution Advisors		<1%
95	Hassell Wealth Management		<1%
96	Mutual of Omaha Reverse Mortgage		<1%
97	The Life Group		<1%
98	Compass CPA, P.C.		<1%
99	Equity Trust		<1%
100	FINRA		<1%