Viewpoints about Fiduciary
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SECURE 2.0 Act offers good news for retirement savers
The SECURE 2.0 Act passed on December 29, 2022. It provides new ways that employers, the federal government, and the retirement plan industry can help Americans save more for retirement. Here are a few of the ways it can help you save more.
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Does your plan sponsor year-end checklist include these tasks?
The end of the year can be hectic for plan sponsors. Making a checklist can help ensure you don’t overlook anything. Here are a few compliance and planning tasks to consider for your list.
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Three tips to help avoid becoming an accidental fiduciary
As a third-party administrator (TPA), you may often take initiative to help plan sponsors with various tasks. But could you accidentally cross a line to become a fiduciary by doing these things? We’ll share some tips to help avoid unwanted fiduciary status while still offering excellent service.
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What’s a QDRO and what are my fiduciary duties?
What happens to a participant’s 401(k) account in a divorce? It depends on the qualified domestic relations order (QDRO). Learn what a QDRO is and your responsibilities as a plan sponsor.
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Can you pay 401(k) plan expenses from plan assets?
Managing plan fees is more than ensuring that costs are reasonable. You also have to ensure they’re paid by the appropriate party. Learn who can pay the different types of plan expenses.
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How to use appendices in your retirement plan service agreement
Running an employer-sponsored retirement plan can be complex. Determining who’s responsible for what can be challenging. A thoughtful service agreement between yourself—the financial professional—and your plan sponsor client is critical to establishing your role.
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Cryptocurrency in 401(k) plans
Over the past few years, individual investors have become increasingly interested in investing in cryptocurrency. As a result, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Compliance Assistance release No. 2022–01 401(k) Plan Investments in “Cryptocurrencies” (the release) to provide its initial guidance on the matter. It’s important to understand that guidance and how it might apply to your plan.
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What’s the value of working with a 3(38) investment manager?
Like most plan sponsors, you want to offer your participants a well-constructed investment lineup, while reducing your fiduciary risk. Learn how a 3(38) investment manager can help you do both.
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What services does a TPA provide?
If you’re a third-party administrator (TPA) in the retirement industry, then you know you play an important role in making a retirement plan work. You help plan sponsors and financial professionals manage their retirement plans amid changing legislation, regulations, and more. How do you adapt to these evolving needs? We’ve got a few things you can consider to help you determine where you want to focus your energy.
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What's IRS Form 5500?
Defined contribution and defined benefit plan sponsors must file IRS Form 5500 every year. Learn what a Form 5500 is, the key deadlines, and the penalties for noncompliance.
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