BlackRock DC Report Highlights Five Trends Transforming the 401(k) Into a Personal Pension
Saving matters, but it’s only part of the equation. The harder challenge is helping individuals turn those savings into income they can count on for...
Fiduciary
ERISA, liability, fiduciary responsibility. Plan sponsors always have some form of Fiduciary status but they can share that responsibility with 3rd parties like plan advisers or other service providers. These adviser or providers can act as a 3(21), 3(38) or 3(16) fiduciaries. 3rd parties hired by plan sponsors are sometimes called co-fiduciaries.
Why HR Can’t Stop at Enrollment When It Comes to Retirement Plans
For many companies, the work of managing a retirement plan feels complete once employees are enrolled. But Teresa believes that’s only the starting point. As...
Four Ways Your Benefits Broker Can Strengthen Your 401(k) Strategy
For many companies, the 401(k) is one of the most valued benefits they offer. It’s also one of the least optimized. Plans are often selected...
Why Explaining the Match in Dollars Can Improve Plan Participation
Presenting the employer match in tangible, easy-to-understand language can significantly improve how employees perceive and value the benefit. When the match is expressed as a...
When “Co-opetition” Becomes Co-option: Why Advisor Independence Still Matters
The relationship between retirement plan advisors and recordkeepers has always involved some natural tension. But as both sides expand into overlapping territory, plan sponsors need...
SECURE 2.0 Self-Certification: Why Easier Hardship Withdrawals Are Driving Plan Leakage
SECURE 2.0’s self-certification rules mark a consequential shift in how hardship withdrawals are accessed, with meaningful implications for plan sponsors. By eliminating the need for...
Employees Feel Fine Day to Day—but Financial Stress Is Undermining Resilience
Most employees say they’re doing pretty well on a daily basis. But dig a little deeper, and the picture changes. A new national survey from...
The Power of One-on-One Consultation in Building Retirement Readiness
One-on-one consultations play a critical role in retirement readiness because they allow advisors to address each employee’s unique financial situation, goals, and concerns. As employees...
Preparing Employees for Retirement: What Plan Sponsors Should Do Now
When a company has a growing segment of employees approaching retirement age, it should proactively shift from simply “offering” a retirement plan to actively supporting...
Student Loan Wage Garnishment Is Back and Employers Are on the Front Line
After years on pause, student loan wage garnishment has officially returned. The Department of Education confirmed that garnishment notices went out the week of Jan....
