The Next Wave of 401(k) Record Keeper Consolidation
The 401(k) record-keeping industry is entering a new wave of consolidation, with more providers expected to merge or exit in the next three to five...
Retirement Plan Advisor Due Diligence
The 3(21) vs. 3(38) Debate: Why Delegation Doesn’t Mean You’re Off the Hook
The promise sounds appealing: hire a fiduciary advisor, hand over investment decisions, and sleep better at night knowing someone else is handling the heavy lifting. ...
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...
Switching Retirement Plan Providers? Don’t Skip These Steps
Changing retirement plan providers sounds straightforward. Move from Provider A to Provider B, transfer the assets, and you’re done. But anyone who’s actually been through...
The Overlooked RPA Checkup: Why Advisors Need Reviews Too
Most plan sponsors carefully review investment managers and recordkeepers, yet rarely apply the same scrutiny to their retirement plan advisors (RPAs). It’s an odd gap—especially...
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 10 Biggest Lies Told to 401(k) Plan Sponsors
At the May 401(k) Café webinar for plan sponsors, Fred Barstein, revealed the 10 biggest lies told to 401(k) and 403(b) plan sponsors. Despite ERISA’s...
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...
Considering a New 401(k) Provider? Tips for a Successful Switch
Making the switch to a new 401(k) service provider has the potential to significantly improve retirement outcomes and plan performance while reducing plan costs. While...
PE Industry Considers Move to Enter 401(k) Market
With President Trump just days away from his second term in the White House, private equity firms are eyeing the massive 401(k) market with renewed...
