The 10 Mistakes Plan Sponsors Are Still Making
Defined contribution plans have evolved significantly, but one persistent challenge remains: many plan sponsors are still not fully equipped to manage their responsibilities. Despite overseeing...
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Co-Manufactured Target-Date Funds: Lower Fees, But at What Cost?
Fee pressure is reshaping how 401(k) plans cover administrative costs, and plan sponsors—especially those overseeing smaller plans—are increasingly turning to a new breed of target-date...
Supreme Court Decision Lowers the Bar for ERISA Lawsuits Against Plan Sponsors
A recent Supreme Court decision has changed the legal landscape for plan sponsors, making it easier for plaintiffs to file lawsuits over how plans do...
Why Advisor Due Diligence Matters for 401(k) and 403(b) Plan Sponsors
Many plan sponsors are recognizing the complex responsibilities tied to managing retirement plans. While ERISA requires them to act as prudent experts, most lack formal...
The 10 Biggest Lies Told to 401(k) Plan Sponsors
At the May 401(k) Café webinar for plan sponsors, Fred Barstein, revealed the 10 biggest lies told to 401(k) and 403(b) plan sponsors. Despite ERISA’s...
Most U.S. Retirement Plans Have Red Flags – Is Yours at Risk?
If you oversee a company retirement plan, here’s a startling statistic that should grab your attention: 84% of U.S.-based retirement plans have at least one...
PE Industry Considers Move to Enter 401(k) Market
With President Trump just days away from his second term in the White House, private equity firms are eyeing the massive 401(k) market with renewed...
Why Retirement Plan Advisor Due Diligence is so Critical Now
Anatomy of a Recent RFP When the benefits administrator at an $80 million plan contacted TPSU (The Plan Sponsor University) recently about conducting due diligence...
The Race to the Bottom: Fee Compression’s Impact on the 401(k) System
The push for lower fees in the 401(k) industry has led to substantial changes over the past 25 years, benefiting plan sponsors and participants initially,...
Convergence and Competition: Redefining the Future of DC Plans
The convergence of wealth, retirement, and benefits at the workplace is shedding light on both the strengths and vulnerabilities of the defined contribution (DC) system. ...
