Here’s a glimpse at my broader body of work.
Full list of publications
*collaboration
Long-Term Disability and Mental Health Disparity. Testimony to the ERISA Advisory Council. September 2023.
The Impact of Disability on Spending in Retirement. EBRI. April 2023.
Comparing the Spending Experiences of Black and Hispanic American Retirees. EBRI. December 2022.
Understanding the Drivers of Satisfaction in Retirement. EBRI. December 2022.
2022 Spending in Retirement Survey: Understanding the Pandemic’s Impact. EBRI. October 2022.
Retiree Reflections. EBRI. June 2022.
ESG Investment Options in Public DC Plans. EBRI. February 2022.
Sustainable Investing in U.S. Private Sector Retirement Plans: A New Institutionalist Perspective, Executive Summary. July 2021.
Sustainable Investing in U.S. Private Sector Retirement Plans: A New Institutionalist Perspective. University of Massachusetts Boston. Forthcoming.
*Land Use and Climate. Ceres. Forthcoming.
*Incorporating ESG in DC Plans: A Resource for Plan Sponsors. DCIIA. June 2021. https://cdn.ymaws.com/dciia.org/resource/collection/428CE385-221F-43F4-B355-C977D0883C8C/IncorporatingESGinDCPlans_062821.pdf
*Managed Accounts: What to Consider When Selecting a QDIA. DCIIA. November 2020. https://cdn.ymaws.com/dciia.org/resource/collection/86B222DC-DAAD-41B9-9A31-B63EA74AF98F/ManagedAccounts_Paper3_102720.pdf.
*Tapping Retirement Assets Early. Edelman Financial Engines. October 2020. https://marketing-landing-pages.financialengines.io/pdf/EFE_Tapping_Retirement_Assets_Early.pdf
*Managed Accounts: A Primer. DCIIA. August 2020. https://cdn.ymaws.com/dciia.org/resource/resmgr/resource_library/ManagedAccounts_2020_081020.pdf.
*Covid-19 and Financial Well-being. Edelman Financial Engines. June 2020. https://go.financialengines.com/COVID-19andFinancialWell-Being
*Sustainable Investing in Defined Contribution Plans: A Guide for Plan Sponsors. DCIIA. June 2019. https://cdn.ymaws.com/dciia.org/resource/collection/6E7E3A28-BE3B-429F-AA10-280FB738F44A/DCIIA_Sustainable_Investing_In_DC_Plans_Final.pdf
Tax Rates of Responsible Stock Mutual Fund Holdings. Journal of Sustainable Finance & Investment. April 2019. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/20430795.2019.1600331
*Custom Target Date Fund Survey. DCIIA. March 2019. https://cdn.ymaws.com/dciia.org/resource/collection/6E7E3A28-BE3B-429F-AA10-280FB738F44A/cTDF_Draft_3.18.2019v2.pdf
Business Risks and Human Rights (Wilmar’s Palm Oil Supply Chain). Ceres. February 2019. https://engagethechain.org/sites/default/files/resource/Ceres_ETC_HumanRights_020619.pdf
Fund Firms Vote with Management on Gender Pay Gap Resolutions. LinkedIn Blog. 18 September 2018. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/fund-firms-vote-management-gender-pay-gap-resolutions-bridget-bearden/
Environmental and Social Challenges to Global Seafood (Thai Union). Ceres. August 2018.
Environmental and Social Challenges to Global Seafood (Marine Harvest). Ceres. August 2018.
Sustainable Solutions Lab Fall 2017 Semester Roundup. UMass Boston. 11 December 2017. https://www.umb.edu/news/detail/sustainable_solutions_lab_fall_2017_semester_roundup
Agricultural Supply Chains as a Driver of Financial Risks. Engagethechain.org. Ceres. November 2017. https://www.ceres.org/sites/default/files/Engage%20the%20Chain/Ceres_EngageTheChain_Risks_110417.pdf
ESG Product Quarterly. Strooga Consulting. September 2017. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57503f96f850825fdde650fc/t/5bc4d0fa7817f70a2395c0e2/1539625211110/ESG+Product+Quarterly+-+Marketing+Edition+2Q2017.pdf
Retail Investors Acknowledge Sustainability Risk. LinkedIn Blog. 30 June 2017. Author. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/retail-investors-acknowledge-sustainability-risk-bridget-bearden/
US Institutional Investor Brandscape. Cogent. February 2017.
Forces of Change in an Evolving Retirement Market. SEI Investments. March 2016. https://seic.com/sites/default/files/SEI-IMS-ForcesofChangeinanEvolvingRetirementMarket-US-Whitepaper.pdf
TDF Analysis: 2015 in Review. PLANSPONSOR. February 2016. https://www.plansponsor.com/magazine/2015-in-review/
TDF Focus: The Main Driver of Losses. PLANSPONSOR. November 2015. https://www.plansponsor.com/magazine/the-main-driver-of-losses/
2015 PLANSPONSOR TDF Buyer’s Guide. PLANSPONSOR. September 2015. https://www.plansponsor.com/magazine/multidimensional-funds/
TDF Focus: The Aggregation Effect. PLANSPONSOR. August 2015. https://www.plansponsor.com/magazine/the-aggregation-effect/
*DCIIA Plan Sponsor Survey 2014. DCIIA. June 2015. https://cdn.ymaws.com/dciia.org/resource/collection/FE176303-854B-47F3-B142-8BCD50021DEB/06-2015-_White_Paper_%e2%80%93_Plan_Sponsor_Survey_(2014).pdf
TDF Focus: 2014 Notable Performers. PLANSPONSOR. February 2015. https://www.plansponsor.com/magazine/2014-notable-performers/
TDF Focus: Long-Term Performance. PLANSPONSOR. November 2014. https://www.plansponsor.com/magazine/long-term-performance/
In addition, Bridget’s 50+ publications from her time at Strategic Insight are available through subscription https://www.sionline.com/
10/29/2015: 3Q2015 Lifecycle Flow Watch
8/5/2015: 2Q2015 Lifecycle Flow Watch
7/29/2015: Lifecycle Insights: July
5/27/2015: Investment Option Analysis: Adviser-Sold Plans II
4/23/2015: 1Q2015 Lifecycle FlowWatch
2/22/2015: State-Sponsored Retirement Initiatives
2/10/2015: Lifecycle Insights: February
1/29/2015: 4Q2014 Lifecycle Mutual Fund Quantitative
10/29/2014: 3Q2014 Lifecycle Mutual Fund Quantitative
10/2/2014: DC Market Industry Briefing
9/18/2014: 2Q2014 Lifecycle Quarterly
9/3/2014: Participant Behavior
8/11/2014: DCIO Sales Organization
7/21/2014: 2Q2014 Lifecycle Mutual Fund Quantitative
6/20/2014: 1Q2014 Lifecycle Quarterly
5/12/2014: A Global Approach To Equity
5/1/2014: 1Q2014 Lifecycle Mutual Fund Quantitative
3/13/2014: 4Q2013 Lifecycle Quarterly
2/27/2014: Plan Design: Employer Match
2/4/2014: Spotlight on Swedish DC
1/22/2014: 4Q2013 Lifecycle Mutual Fund Quantitative
11/29/2013: 3Q2013 Lifecycle Quarterly
10/25/2013: 3Q2013 Lifecycle Mutual Fund Quantitative
9/10/2013: 2Q2013 Lifecycle Quarterly
8/30/2013: DC Market Sizing & Outlook 2013
7/22/2013: 2Q2013 Lifecycle MF Quantitative
7/3/2013: Plan Sponsor Expectations of Action
5/11/2013: 1Q2013 Lifecycle Quarterly
4/16/2013: 1Q2013 Lifecycle MF Quantitative
3/7/2013: 4Q12 Lifecycle Quarterly
2/21/2013: Redefining the DC Gatekeeper
12/21/2012: Recordkeeper Segmentation
9/30/2012: 3Q12 Lifecycle Qualitative
9/18/2012: Investment Option Analysis: Adviser-Sold Plans
6/30/2012: 2Q12 Lifecycle Qualitative
6/29/2012: DC Market Sizing & Outlook 2012
4/11/2012: Addressing the Large Plan Markets
3/31/2012: 1Q12 Lifecycle Qualitative
12/31/2011: 4Q11 Lifecycle Qualitative
12/2/2011: DC Market Review