The new Executive Order expanding retirement plan access? Readhere. But also, the Saver's Match income limits are a head-scratcher.
What is float and when does it become an issue in 401k litigation? Here is a short article on thetopic.
My initial take on today's DOL ruling on "fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives". It is amouthful!
Took me a year to figure out QDIA Managed Accounts are more about behavioral change versus better returns. Are they worth thefee?
Personally, I prefer e-delivery. Are we seeing the last throes of the paper lobby in 401kstatements?
What might markets do in during times of military incursions? Maybethis? Above all, may peace prevail.
What are voluntary benefits & why are they attracting lawsuits? Here yougo.
A missed required minimum distribution is an expensive proposition. Read onhere!
ESG integration is still relevant in today's investment portfolio construction. Here are mythoughts.
Six trends in the retirement plan arena including Roth adoption, eligibility windows shrinking, and auto-enrollment.
2026 retirement contribution limits andmore.
And now an Executive Order on proxyvoting?
Navigating AI in retirement plans - a short primer.
What is the 2026 rule regarding Roth catch-up contributions for employees who earned more than $145K in 2026? Here yougo.
Facing a retirement plan audit? Thisguidecould be helpful.
A one-pager on managed accounts for your next Investment Committee meeting. Hopethis helps.
A 2026 Plan Sponsor checklist just for you. Enjoy!
Make more than $145,000, 50 or older, and looking to catch-up? Here's the Roth impact of this.
A quick recap on what the latest Executive Order really said about alternative investments. Readhere!
So my former employee is hiking in Nepal/ unreachable but has a 401k balance. What's next on the uncashed distribution checkfront?
Kennedy v Dupont. Rollinson v P&G. LeBouef v Entergy. Anyone who has attended my 401k presentations knows that I hammer keeping beneficiaries up to date. Here's why.
Might we finally get clarity on forfeitures in 401k plans? One can hope!
Regarding prohibited transactions in 401k plans and to quote the 1980s, understand them and "Just say no". Details here.
The new tax law has some improvements for retirement plans. However, it also shifts the tax burden to those who can least afford it. The world is bigger than retirement plans. More here.
New rules on crypto currency in 401k plans. My views haven't changed. Read here.
In a noisy influencer world, how has our firm succeeded over 19 years? Simple. In everything you do, be sincere and buildtrustNo magic bullet. Plain, old-fashioned, client-focused hard work.
Cunningham v Cornell: The heightened need to document all plan decisions. Read all about it!
What is vesting and does it help with retention and cost management? And how should you think about this with forfeiture litigation? Here you go!
How might Plan Sponsors address terminated persons with balances who can no longer be located? Helpful tips from the DOL.
I am still struggling with alternative investments in 401k plans from a fiduciary point of view. What do you think?
Updated information from the DOL on its Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program. Read here!
Here is the latest Plan Sponsor Council of America survey results on trends in profit sharing and retirement plans. The survey has been conducted for 67 years!
The DOL and IRS are off and rolling in 2025 with retirement plan updates. Enjoy!
A quick review of Q4 2024 401k regulation, legislation, and litigation. Quick Take
Secure 2.0 2025 updates for your reading pleasure here.
My thoughts on SECURE 2.0 and what you really need to know. SECURE 2.0
What is driving lower fees in the 401k industry? It might not be the fee disclosures! Take a look at this article.
I am so paranoid about cybersecurity that I bring my laptop with me wherever I go, even when I am out to eat! Here is some DOL cybersecurity insight.
How does your plan document require you to use forfeitures? Make sure you look it up!
I've been a fan of student loan - 401k matching programs ever since the Abbot Labs private letter ruling. Here are my thoughts.
High fees? Not a 401k lawsuit this time but rather a healthcare plan. Read more here.
Can't say I am a fan of the Chevron decision as I think interpretations are best left to those closest to the work. The decision here.
Who might the Roth retirement plan option appeal to? Read here!
Crypto currency in a 401k? Can't say I am fan from a fiduciary point of view. Some thoughts!
Curious about the Safe Harbor option in a retirement plan? Here are some details.
Safe Harbor is one way a plan can get help with annual testing. But what is annual testing? Here you go!
Do you have a forfeiture account in your retirement plan? How are you using those funds? Might this prudent process help?
What is Fiduciary Governance and what does the Nunez case teach us? Read all about it here!
My view on the latest DOL fiduciary advice regulation? Do right by your clients and prospective clients. Always!
My recap of the latest in 401k litigation and some steps to help. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.