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‘Fiduciary’ Is The Best Practice 401k Plan Sponsors Can No Longer Ignore
It’s too easy for plan sponsors to get lost in the weeds when dealing with plan minutia. Yes, “the buck stops here” reality can overwhelm many. Delegation is the key. It’s also the Achilles Heel. This is where the magic word emerges.
401k Plan Sponsor Fiduciary Best Practices For Lost Or Missing Plan Participants
Once the communications link is broken, it’s fair to say the participant is lost or missing. Plan sponsors need a second set of procedures in this case.
Exclusive Interview: Jerry Schlichter Says 401k Plan Sponsors Should ‘Peel The Onion’ On Fees
“Industry participants also argue that the rule transforms one-off transactions into fiduciary relationships in violation of the common law, but the common law of the states is divided on this, and there is a need for a federal standard regulating investment advice fiduciaries.”
5 Retirement Questions You Need To Answer
People fear the unknown. Are you one of them? Think of how you felt when you started a new job. Were you a bit anxious the first time you walked into the office? Or how about your first child? Did you wonder if you had what it takes to be a good parent? While they […] Read Full Article
5 Tips For 401k Plan Sponsors To Improve Retirement Saving Outcomes For Employees
Plan sponsors ought naturally to know how the plan addresses the needs of their business, but do they really know how to tweak the plan to improve outcomes?
7 Opportunities 401k Plan Sponsors Have To Improve Plan Efficiency And Effectiveness
This isn’t a compliance audit, it’s an operating efficiency audit. That covers plenty of ground, from technology to benchmarking the value offered by the service provider.
The Fiduciary Futility Of 401k Fees
Oddly, it’s usually the opposite for mutual funds. Actively managed (higher operating cost) funds tend to perform better during market downturns. Passive (lower operating cost) funds, on the other hand, generally perform better during growth markets.
Investment Menu Basics for 401k Plan Sponsors Seeking To Reduce Their Fiduciary Liability
If plan sponsors are working with the appropriate plan fiduciary, then an ongoing review of the fund’s performance, fees, and underlying risk should be part of their ongoing process
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