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Who’s an ERISA fiduciary?
If your business sponsors an ERISA-qualified retirement plan such as a 401(k), you may be an ERISA fiduciary. And one of your responsibilities is to monitor the fiduciaries you appoint to help you run your plan, you should know who’s an ERISA fiduciary—and what they do.
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14 answers you should know about 401(k) eligibility and vesting
Eligibility and vesting among the most profound decisions you make about a 401(k) plan. Based on a thorough review of ERISA regulations, here’s some bite-sized information to help you understand the basics.
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Cybersecurity guidance from the DOL for retirement plan fiduciaries
The DOL has issued three documents outlining cybersecurity tips and best practices. Retirement plan fiduciaries need to take the threat seriously by adopting the DOL’s best practices and tips for plan fiduciaries, service providers, and plan participants.
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When are participant change notices required under ERISA 404a-5?
Being a plan sponsor comes with administrative and fiduciary duties. Knowing whether a retirement plan event triggers the need to send a change notice or not is one of those confusing areas that can require guidance. This guide can help you understand your requirements beyond the annual and quarterly notices.
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The three layers of retirement plan cybersecurity: a primer for fiduciaries
Learn about the three layers of retirement plan cybersecurity due diligence.
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Differences among single, pooled, and multiple employer retirement plans
Learn about the differences between single employer and multiple employer plans.
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What’s a nonqualified plan?
Nonqualified plans are a potentially attractive benefit for both your employees and for your large or small business.
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ERISA and the 401(k) plan: a short history
Knowing the history of ERISA and the 401(k) plan can help you understand your ERISA duties—and execute them effectively.
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What's a defined benefit plan?
Find out about the advantages and responsibilities associated with sponsoring a defined benefit pension plan.
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What's a defined contribution plan and how to choose one
Find out which defined contribution plan may be appropriate for your small business.
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