ERISA
How Johnson v. Parker-Hannifin Impacts Professional Fiduciaries And 401k Plan Sponsors
What’s one way 401k plan sponsors can ensure they establish a due diligence framework that can best reduce their fiduciary liability?
Exclusive Interview: Marcia Wagner Expands On Retirement Plan Financial Planning White Paper
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.
Summary of 2024: Navigating the Evolved Fiduciary Landscape for Retirement Plan Fiduciaries
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.
Industry Pros Comment On ERISA Advisory Council Draft Recommendations
Here the intent is to make it possible for a plan/IRA to apply the QDIA safe harbor to involuntary rollovers. But how will this impact plan participants?
How Professional Fiduciaries Can Help 401k Plan Sponsors
The tangled web of ERISA regulations grows worse each year. Is this too much for companies responsible for maintaining 401k plans?
3 ‘Must Do’ Practices To Become A Better 401k Professional Fiduciary
It’s tempting to turn your attention to your company, some academic theory, or even—hush!—“best practices.” The truth is, as a fiduciary, you only have one job.
Going Beyond Professional 401k Fiduciary Best Practices
This has been the most challenging of best practices. It has evolved over the years from “you can’t do that” to “you need to do that.” What does it take to make it better? Has the technology environment changed in such a way as to address long-standing obstacles.
Do 401k Plan Sponsors Really Believe These Reasons To Hire A Professional Fiduciary?
Here’s the real conundrum faced by 401k plan sponsors: They realize they don’t have the expertise to administer the plan. So, what do they do? It’s only natural they do seek outside help for their retirement plan. The trouble is, not all third parties are created equal. But does the average plan sponsor know this?
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