Plan Operations & Admin

Flavors of Plan Design: Safe Harbor Options
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401(k) plans are intended to provide comparable advantages for all employees, and there are numerous safeguards in place to make sure their benefits are allocated equitably. U.S. regulatory measures ensure that a company’s plan does not disproportionately benefit some employees over others, regardless of their income or ownership status. To evaluate whether the plan is  Read More →
Understanding Fee Equalization
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Fees in 401(k) and 403(b) plans can be complicated. Historically, fees have not been fully and simply disclosed, but the industry is evolving towards greater and more understandable disclosure. Simply put, there are two basic types of fees: administrative and investment-related. The investment-related fees are deducted from earnings on participant accounts and will vary from  Read More →
IRS/DOL Audits Are Increasing Dramatically: Are You Ready?
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It’s no secret that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of Labor (DOL) have recently been ramping up retirement plan audits. While an audit may initially seem overwhelming, if you are properly prepared, it can be a relatively quick and painless process. If/when you are notified of an audit, early preparation can help streamline  Read More →

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