Falling 401(k) Fees Are Only Half the Story
401(k) fees are continuing to fall—and that’s a good thing. Increased competition, better pricing structures, and the rise of low-cost investment options are all helping...
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401(k) Fees Fall, But Gaps and Questions Remain
401(k) fees continue to trend downward across the industry, driven by increased competition, wider use of low-cost investment options, and institutional pricing. Investment-related costs have...
Fee Compression Continues, Small Plans Still Pay More
Investment fees are still falling across all plan sizes, but smaller plans continue to pay significantly more than their larger counterparts—and cost variation across providers...
Recordkeeper Switches Can Go Wrong Fast. Is Your Plan Protected?
Switching recordkeepers might seem like a straightforward administrative move, but when things go sideways, the consequences can be severe. A recent lawsuit against a Florida...
Six Common Myths That Increase Plan Sponsors’ Fiduciary Liability
Fiduciary lawsuits continue to make headlines, but many plan sponsors don’t realize they’re operating under dangerous misconceptions about their responsibilities. In a recent article, Carol...
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...
Fiduciary Training Advocacy Can Help RPAs Build Stronger Client Relationships
Retirement plan sponsors who lack proper understanding of their ERISA fiduciary obligations face growing liability risks. What many employers don’t realize is that their fiduciary...
Fiduciary Training Is a Non-Negotiable For Retirement Plan Committee Members
Serving on a retirement plan committee comes with significant legal responsibilities that many fiduciaries don’t fully grasp until it’s too late. Under ERISA, committee members...
Recent ERISA Lawsuits May Alter the Future of Retirement Plan Administration
The retirement plan landscape is shifting beneath our feet as a tidal wave of litigation threatens to fundamentally alter how 401(k) plans are administered. With...
Forfeiture Lawsuits and Their Impact on 401(k) Plans
A wave of ERISA lawsuits is challenging the common practice of using forfeited 401(k) assets—typically from unvested employer contributions—to offset employer matching contributions rather than...
