ERISA
ESG, the DOL, and the Fiduciary Imperative
The most pertinent issue may not be the fiduciary imperative, but the marketing imperative. This makes things extremely difficult for the 401k plan sponsor who may sometimes confuse which has priority. Here’s an example of why a plan sponsor might be concerned.
Exclusive Interview: Pete Swisher Explains Why Companies Don’t Care About MEPs (or PEPs or Even 401k Plans)
He also reveals the greatest misconception regarding MEPs, what the SECURE Act really did, and when we might begin to see the mass media start paying attention.
What is a 401k Investment Policy Statement (IPS)?
Although we’ve seen a broader acceptance of using an IPS, their use is by no means universal and particularly lacking among smaller employers. Perhaps there’s a realization that, if you don’t get the IPS right, you’ll only increase your liability.
The 5 Biggest Worries of 401k Plan Sponsors and What To Do About Them
When you’re not an expert in an important job that you need done, what do you do?
What Do Most 401k Plan Sponsors Use: a 3(38) or a 3(21) Adviser?
If you think this evolution is amazing, just wait until you see what changes come about once the 401kMEP starts ramping up.
This is How 401k Plan Sponsors Get Education Answers to These Three F-Words
401k plan sponsors have a renewed focus on the three F-words of offering employee retirement benefits: Fiduciary, Fees, and Financial Wellness. Here’s how plan sponsors answer questions related to each of these three F-words.
FiduciaryNews.com Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 6/7/19
SEC’s best interest, ERISA’s fiduciary, and through the floor on fees.
The One Topic Every 401k Plan Sponsor Must Know Right Now: Fiduciary Education Curriculum (Part III)
Most 401k plan sponsors will readily admit they are not experts when it comes to retirement plans. They understand they have a role in the process. They understand that role carries with it certain fiduciary obligations. They understand (and accept) that role also exposes them to liabilities. This article shows how prudent delegation can mitigate much of that fiduciary liability.
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