For ERISA fiduciaries, the challenge is clear: move beyond the default, and design a 401k plan that truly serves the diverse needs of its participants. In doing so, you not only safeguard retirement incomes but also reinforce the trust placed in you by those relying on your expertise.
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The promise of automation glitters like a golden ticket, but it’s not without its shadows.
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The blend of traditional and modern retirement plan types could evolve further with SECURE 3.0.
The fact Social Security was already collecting this information, albeit not in a database, raises the question of whether this new lost and found database will add any real value.
I do not underestimate the ability of the plaintiff’s bar to come up with novel and clever arguments, but for the reasons set forth in the white paper I do not believe that they can construct a viable theory.
2024 was a year of adaptation for retirement plan fiduciaries who navigated through regulatory changes, legal landscapes, and participant needs with a renewed focus on governance, liability management, and the holistic management of retirement plans.
A lot may depend on who Trump selects to head up the DOL in his second term. If we start seeing familiar faces, that might indicate the department’s direction.
Honestly, I think most 401k plans are off-the-shelf items bought from the large asset management companies, purchased by executives who want to get rid of the vexing chore of setting up a retirement plan that benefits the employees.
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2025 Reader Survey: Are ERISA Fiduciaries Drowning in Rules or Dreaming of Robots?
So, reams of respondents spilled their guts: compliance is king, tech’s your knight, and referrals rule revenue (which make them your queen, but who plays the pawn in this game of fiduciary chess?).