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 vendors use participant data ...

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 a construction firm or ...

Retirement Plan Advisor Role Working with a TPA Retirement Plan Advisor relationships are important to the success of a strong tax-qualified retirement plan.  It is also very important that ...

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 year. Now is the ...

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 in many ways, not ...

401k Plan Design Basics Enhance Outcomes 401k Plan design basics need to be addressed for all 401k Plans.  Rather than rely on financial wellness programs, plan sponsors and recordkeepers ...

Target Date Fund Users Need Guidance Target date funds (TDFs) are a popular option for many retirement plan investors. According to  Vanguard’s How America Saves 2019 report, more than ...

401k advisors contribute to the overall success of a 401k retirement plan.  At the conclusion of The Plan Sponsor University (TPSU) Fiduciary Education Program held on location at University ...

Retirement Plan Investment Fees More Palatable with Full Disclosure Retirement plan investment fees are more palatable under the guise of full disclosure.  When participants understand the plan fees, there ...

Plan Audit Process Includes 401k Partners Plan Audit processes are required for some 401k plans based upon size or the number of company employees.  When it comes to audits, ...