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Understandably, retirement plan sponsors rely on their record-keeping service providers to stay on top of a lot—including hundreds of rules. However, even with great effort, recordkeepers make mistakes, so plan sponsors are advised to remain…
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It makes good sense for retirement plan sponsors to contract with an investment professional for guidance on the plan. Unfortunately, many plan sponsors are unclear on what, if any, fiduciary responsibilities the investment professional is…
Read Moreabout Investment Professionals: What’s The Deal?

Experts remind employee benefit plan managers that they have increased accountabilities for cybersecurity and must roll up their sleeves to work at the intersections of plan management and technology.   Mind The Gap Leaders at…
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  The role of employers in helping workers plan and save for retirement is growing and recordkeeping service providers are responding with expanded offerings, often provided through third parties. Accordingly, when selecting and monitoring recordkeepers,…
Read Moreabout Recordkeepers and Their Providers: Diligence!

  Retirement plan service providers have been investing in online tools and content to keep plan participants more engaged, informed and active in managing their paths to retirement. Recent research illustrates how digital experiences are…
Read Moreabout Saving for Retirement: Technology Helps

  That’s how many Baby Boomers are retiring—each day. In 2024, the United States will have more 65 year olds then at any other time in history. Experts observe that those planning for retirement are…
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Yes! These two different forms of protection exist for different reasons. Experts explain the purpose of each and the important roles these protections play in employer sponsored retirement plans. Understand the coverages you need as…
Read Moreabout ERISA Bond and Fiduciary Liability Insurance?

  The Supreme Court’s decision in Hughes v. Northwestern University earlier this year did not add or change fiduciary standards. Nevertheless, the case shone the spotlight on the duty of prudence by plan sponsors in…
Read Moreabout The Duty of Prudence: 5 Compliance Actions

  If the swirl of excessive fee lawsuits has you chasing down the retirement plan providers offering the lowest fees, hit pause. The fiduciary obligations of plan sponsors do not require committing to the options…
Read Moreabout Chasing The Lowest Fees?