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Who Is Generally Responsible For Designing, Detailing, And Approving The 401k IPS?
There are many different types of plans, particularly when plan sponsors pick a 3(21) or 3(38) adviser. Which service provider arrangement a plan sponsor chooses impacts how the IPS will be constructed – and how the relevant parties contribute to that draft.
Exclusive Interview: Ary Rosenbaum Says, Despite SECURE ACT, Some 401k MEPs Challenges Remain
“As far as adopting employers, I would recommend an ERISA attorney because an MEP isn’t the right fit and fiduciary solution for every plan sponsor.”
5 Critical Elements Every 401k IPS Must Contain to Achieve Its Primary Purpose
Including these will make 401k plans safer for plan sponsors and more successful for plan participants.
What is the Primary Purpose of a 401k IPS?
Unlike a generic vendor agreement, the IPS is a formal plan policy document that defines the parameters between the plan and relevant vendors. This is why it can also be a terrible trap.
What is a 401k Investment Policy Statement (IPS)?
Although we’ve seen a broader acceptance of using an IPS, their use is by no means universal and particularly lacking among smaller employers. Perhaps there’s a realization that, if you don’t get the IPS right, you’ll only increase your liability.
The 5 Biggest Worries of 401k Plan Sponsors and What To Do About Them
When you’re not an expert in an important job that you need done, what do you do?
How to Address Top Fiduciary Issues for Trade Associations Sponsoring 401k MEPs
It appears all but certain the floodgates will soon open wide, unleashing a torrent of trade association sponsored 401k MEPs. If you’re looking for the trigger that will open those floodgates, here’s what you should be paying attention to.
401k Plan Sponsors’ Fiduciary Obligation to Former Employees
Not being able to easily monitor how former employees apply these tools, however, can increase the fiduciary liability of plan sponsors.
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