The calendar flipped to 2026, and with it came a fresh crop of 401k new year opportunities. Will this be the year 403(b) plans finally shed legacy costs, SECURE 2.0 provisions hit their stride, and markets remind participants that risk never really sleeps?
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401k AI fiduciary traps could spark ERISA violations. Discover how plan sponsors can navigate compliance risks with transparency.
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MEP/PEP
There’s a fear that those rushing to promote their own PEPs are merely trying to return to the bundle service provider environment the industry evolved away from more than a decade ago. This makes due diligence all the more important.
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- Exclusive Interview: Pete Swisher Explains Why Companies Don’t Care About MEPs (or PEPs or Even 401k Plans) 0
- Exclusive Interview: Ary Rosenbaum Says, Despite SECURE ACT, Some 401k MEPs Challenges Remain 0
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Interviews
Discover cryptocurrency basics, from Bitcoin’s origins to its role in modern finance. Explore how crypto could reshape 401k investing with expert insights.
- Exclusive Interview: Pam Krueger Explains “Advice Gaps” and Food Trucks To 401k Plan Sponsors 0
- Exclusive Interview: Marcia Wagner Expands On Retirement Plan Financial Planning White Paper 0
- Exclusive Interview: Bob Veres Explores Fiduciary In New Ways 0
- Exclusive Interview: Peter Gulia Answers Whether Fiduciaries Should Fear If The Supreme Court Has Destabilized The Law? 0
- Exclusive Interview: Jerry Schlichter Says 401k Plan Sponsors Should ‘Peel The Onion’ On Fees 1
Education
In many small employer 401k plans, those pressures combine with poor vendor selection, weak oversight, and minimal participant education to create environments where employees pay more and get less.
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- 401k And The Expansion of Corporate Paternalism 1
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Conflicts of Interest
With Supreme Court scrutiny looming, comparator standards could either narrow or widen 401k fee litigation. Plan for both outcomes now.
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- The Fiduciary Futility Of 401k Fees 0
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Due Diligence
Seasoned advisors caution plan sponsors not to confuse delegation with disappearance. Every fiduciary duty can be shared. None can be erased.
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Compliance
Breaches hit fast. Fiduciaries must be ready to act. A documented incident response plan—including who to notify, how to contain the breach, and when to report it—is vital for 401k cyber protection. It demonstrates prudence and minimizes chaos.
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- How Efficiency Shapes 401k Plan Administration 0
- How SECURE 3.0 Could Reshape the 401k Fiduciary Regulatory Landscape—and Why That’s a Good Thing 0
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Opinion
The calendar flipped to 2026, and with it came a fresh crop of 401k new year opportunities. Will this be the year 403(b) plans finally shed legacy costs, SECURE 2.0 provisions hit their stride, and markets remind participants that risk never really sleeps?
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Trending Topics
Such hesitation shifts the spotlight back to fiduciary fundamentals. New rules may widen the menu, but ERISA doesn’t relax the obligation to fully understand and monitor what’s offered.
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