Plan Participants Want Lifetime Income Options But Few Plans Offer Them
Although 93% of 401(k) participants say it’s important for their plans to provide lifetime income options like annuities, most plans still only offer lump sum...
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 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 $800B IRA Rollover Challenge: Can Advisors Keep Up?
Each year, an estimated $800 billion leaks from 401(k) plans into IRAs—often bypassing plan advisors. Major record keepers like Fidelity, Schwab, and Vanguard dominate this...
401(k) Managed Accounts Can Help Improve Gen X Retirement Readiness
Gen X workers (ages 44-59) face unique hurdles on their path to retirement. As the “Sandwich Generation,” they’re often simultaneously caring for both children and...
Is Your Retirement Plan Advisor Fulfilling Their Fiduciary Function?
Investment oversight is one of your most critical responsibilities as a plan sponsor. But how do you know if your retirement plan investment advisor is...
Key Questions 401(k) Plan Sponsors Often Overlook
In a recent Fiduciary News article, Christopher Carosa, CTFA spotlighted several critical questions that 401(k) plan sponsors frequently neglect to ask, even though they have...
Smarter Saving Through Auto-Escalation
Smarter Saving Through Auto-Escalation Automatic enrollment with auto-escalation is not only a smart way to help employees save more for retirement—it gets them started right...
Why a Qualified Advisor is Key to Retirement Success
Why a Qualified Advisor is Key to Retirement Success Managing a company retirement plan isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about making smart, strategic decisions that...
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Plan Sponsors Make with Their Retirement Plan Advisor
We were overwhelmed by the response to the April 2nd 401(k) Café 30-minute webinar, “What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You.” Many of you were...
Addressing Hourly Workers’ Financial Challenges is Key to Retention and Productivity
Six in 10 hourly workers are struggling financially, with many working multiple jobs just to stay afloat. For retirement plan sponsors, this harsh reality creates...
