Michelle Capezza
AI Advice Tools Demand Fiduciary Oversight in 401k Vendor Relationships
AI-driven participant advice tools have rapidly integrated artificial intelligence into retirement plan vendor platforms. What began as small enhancements to participant dashboards has now expanded into full-fledged robo-adviser services, enrollment coaching, claims processing, and even predictive nudges on savings rates. The promise is clear: AI can personalize advice at scale, improve efficiency, and deliver data-driven […] Read Full Article
Top 401k Stories of Summer 2025: Crypto, Private Equity, Trump IRAs
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.
How 401k Provider Cybersecurity Can Create A Competitive Edge
Plan sponsors are more likely to stay with—and recommend—a provider that demonstrates a clear commitment to safeguarding accounts against evolving threats.
401k Breach Response Strategies That Create a Cyber Shield
The moments immediately following the detection of a cyber incident are crucial. Prompt containment limits damage, prevents data loss, and fortifies plan stability. A rapid protocol turns confusion into control, helping fiduciaries avoid ERISA liability and maintain operational stability.
401k Cybersecurity Compliance Creates These New ERISA Duties
Fiduciaries can no longer afford to treat cybersecurity as an IT department concern alone. In a world where digital breaches can wipe out savings, destroy trust, and invite costly lawsuits, cybersecurity has become inseparable from prudent plan management—and at least an implied fiduciary duty under ERISA.
Fiduciary Due Diligence for Private Equity in 401k Plans
Documenting the evaluation process helps protect against potential legal challenges. By proactively managing these red flags, fiduciaries can responsibly integrate private equity into 401k plans and reduce ERISA compliance concerns.
What A 401k Fiduciary Needs to Know About The DOL’s Rescission of 2022 Crypto Guidance
Applying these duties to volatile cryptocurrencies requires careful thought and documentation. How, then, is the industry interpreting this “neutral stance” from the DOL?
401k AI Fiduciary Traps Spark ERISA Questions
AI fiduciary traps refer to compliance risks arising from inaccurate, biased, or undocumented AI outputs in 401k plan administration. Do you think the tort bar is salivating over this, waiting for that inevitable misstep?
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