Reducing Plan Fees Is Top of Mind for Sponsors
Reducing plan fees is top of mind for sponsors. Growing numbers of large plan sponsors are feeling the pressure of rising retirement plan costs. That’s…
Benchmarking & Fees (ERISA, retirement plan)
Benchmarking and Fees associated with sponsor plans requires sponsors to ensure the reasonableness of fees (they must be usual and customary), and score the quality of funds and services provided.
Benchmarking Vs. RFP: How Often Should You Conduct One?
Benchmarking Vs. RFP: How Often Should You Conduct One? When it comes to benchmarking vs. conducting an RFP, the frequency of conducting these evaluations…
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The Crucial Importance of Benchmarking Your Plan Advisor
The Crucial Importance of Benchmarking Your Plan Advisor It may not be widely known how important it is to do a Request for Proposal on…
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The Most Important Decision 401(k) and 403(b) Plan Sponsors Make is Often Neglected
ERISA (401k and 403b) plan sponsors have a fiduciary responsibility to perform their duties as a prudent expert yet realistically, most do not have the…
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Plaintiff’s Counsel Team Found Jointly & Severally Liable
Just when law firms thought it was safe to fish in the freshly-chummed waters of ERISA Fiduciary lawsuits – large or small, one U.S. District…
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American Workers Choosing Early Retirement Over Longer Career
American workers choosing an early retirement is a growing trend and concern. Until recently, many Americans planned to work well into their 60s and 70s. …
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401k Fiduciary RFP Helps Identify Favorable Outcome Practices
401k Fiduciary RFP responsibilities normally fall to the Retirement Committee members and other trustees. Retirement plan committees and fiduciaries should periodically benchmark their plan service…
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Fiduciary Responsibility Unclear When Handling Participant Data? Ask the Lawyer
Fiduciary Responsibility Unclear When Handling Participant Data? Ask the Lawyer By Carol Buckmann Fiduciary responsibility has blurred-lines around the use of participant data. Can your…
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401k Plan Fees Are Important to All Participants
401k Plan Fees Are Important to All Participants 401k plan fees have a substantial impact on plan sponsors and plan participants alike. Most, but not…
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How to Monitor 401k Plan Vendors: a Confusing Task
How to Monitor 401k Plan Vendors How to monitor 401k plan vendors has grown to become a very confusing task for many plan fiduciaries. At…
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