Student Loan Repayment Program Update On August 17, 2018, the IRS issued private letter ruling 201833012 (the PLR). The PLR addressed an individual plan sponsor’s desire to amend their retirement plan to include a program for employees that were making … Read More
In the retirement plan industry, all too often we tend to conflate financial wellness with retirement readiness — whether that means confidence in obtaining retirement goals or being on track to reach post-employment financial targets. However, that limited view may … Read More
No one wants to be caught flat-footed when the auditors come calling. And with a new standard issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), both the auditors and plan sponsors will be subject to new responsibilities. The … Read More
The number of notices and disclosures required to retirement plan participants has increased while methods to access information changed drastically. Many individuals receive their news and information on electronic devices through apps and social media. What remains the same is … Read More
Ongoing Litigation Against Colleges and Universities – Supreme Court agrees to review dismissal of lawsuit against Northwestern University Hughes v. Northwestern University The Supreme Court has granted a Writ of Certiorari and agreed to review the dismissal of the plaintiffs’ … Read More
Your retirement plan is a valuable resource for your employees and serves as a vehicle to attract and retain top talent. Ensuring plan success is crucial. Examining plan analytics can help evaluate its success. Plan analytics you should explore: Median … Read More
GET THE BIGGEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! NEGOTIATING RETIREMENT PLAN FEES WITH YOUR PROVIDER According to plan sponsors, one of the most harrowing aspects of their fiduciary obligations is to ensure that plan fees are reasonable. From administration and recordkeeping … Read More
Are you prepared for an IRS audit? The Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS’s) Employee Benefit ance with regulations, the IRS can impose taxes, penalties and interest. Audit Program is used to audit and enforce. The IRS’s emphasis, with respect to defined … Read More
Have you conducted a fee equalization/levelization? Fees in defined contribution (DC) plans can be complicated. Historically, fees have not been fully and simply disclosed, but the industry is changing towards greater and more understandable disclosure. Simply put, there are two … Read More
Beware of the IRS and DOL: Four Red Flags They Seek on Form 5500 The Form 5500 is an ERISA requirement for retirement plans to report and disclose operating procedures. Advisors use this to confirm that plans are managed according … Read More
