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...
ERISA Co-Fiduciaries
A plan fiduciary is defined under ERISA Section 3(21) as an individual that: 1) has discretionary authority or control with respect to management of the plan or disposition of plan assets; 2) renders investment advice for a fee; or has discretionary authority or responsibility for the administration of the plan.
Choosing the Right Advisor: The Case For Independent Due Diligence
Choosing the Right Advisor: The Case For Independent Due Diligence Choosing the right advisor is the most critical decision a 401(k) or 403(b) plan sponsor...
ESG Principles being Challenged within Qualified Plans
In case you missed it – Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced intent to support legislative actions against the use of the environmental, social, and corporate...
Lawsuits in 401(k) Plans Ruin a Fiduciary’s Day
Lawsuits in 401(k) plans are on the rise. Fiduciary Lawsuits in 401(k) Plans create a huge distraction. Since January 2020, more than 200 fiduciary lawsuits...
Fiduciary Compliance Under Intense DOL Scrutiny
Fiduciary Compliance is much more than a catch-phrase now that the Department of Labor (DOL) is focusing on retirement plans. The DOL is now cracking...
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...
Retirement Plan Cyber-Crime Means Easy Money
Retirement Plan Cyber-Crime Means Easy Money Retirement plan cyber criminals are targeting retirement accounts because they can be an easy place to pick up someone...
Retirement Advisor Specialists Make Knowledgeable Contributions
Retirement Advisor Specialists Make Knowledgeable Contributions Retirement Advisors come with various backgrounds and experiences. When a Plan sponsor is a niche-player – such as understanding...
Retirement Plan Compliance An Important Issue
Retirement Plan Compliance An Important Issue Retirement plan compliance is something that’s top of mind for many fiduciaries and plan sponsors, especially this time of...
401k Plan Technology Tips Towards Data Integrity
401k Plan Technology Tips Towards Data Integrity 401k Plan Technology is foundational to decision-making for ERISA fiduciaries. Financial advisors can provide value to retirement plans...
