News & Knowledge
Annual Retirement Plan Audit: 11 Common Concerns From an Auditor’s Perspective
Does your organization’s plan require an annual audit? Review the issues that may lead to litigation and regulatory breach exposure for retirement plan fiduciaries.
The 4 Things You Can Do Right Now to Kickstart a Healthy Spending Plan
Learn how to build a sustainable and effective budget that focuses on your personal goals and lifestyle in the new year.
Estate Planning for Your Retirement Accounts: Five Recommendations for Getting It Right
An estate plan is not complete until you take a close look at retirement accounts to identify the appropriate designated beneficiaries, take steps to instate additional protections, and proactively allocate charitable funds.
What Plan Sponsors Need to Know About the Final IRS Hardship Distribution Regulations
A summary of the changes related to hardship distributions along with the mandatory and optional rules that retirement plan sponsors need to implement.
Implications of the IRS’ Expanded Self-Correction Program Under EPCRS
The expansion brings about a welcome change for plan sponsors, as the prior alternative required the IRS be notified and provide approval for the correction.
Key Learnings from Prominent Retirement Plan Class Action Lawsuits in Q3
A review of three cases that point back to the importance of regularly assessing the service providers for your organization’s retirement plan.
How Physicians Can Overcome Financial Instability
When physicians take time to fully understand their finances and create actionable plans for increased stability, they are able to alleviate many of the associated fears and challenges and ultimately reach a place of financial wellness.
The Key Partners That Help Build a Successful Retirement Plan
Important questions as you consider all of the potential providers and how they will work together to meet the needs of your practice’s plan.
Understanding 3(21) and 3(38) Fiduciary Services for Your Practice’s Retirement Plan
As lawsuits continue to be filed against retirement plan sponsors, it’s important for practice leaders to recognize how a plan advisor can help limit exposure.
What Practice Leaders Need to Know About Target-Date Funds
Retirement plan sponsors need to be aware of their plan’s target-date series and what’s most appropriate for their staff.