Category Archives: Retirement Plans

The idea of That 401(k) Conference is based on creating memorable events and it probably can trace itself to the time I brought Sal The Stockbroker for a comedy show as Vice President of my old synagogue. My old synagogue … Continue reading →

Casino is an underrated movie and it had a great line on the poster that said: “no one stays on top forever.” It’s a great tagline and I find it to be true. Just look at the New York Yankees … Continue reading →

I hate paper, I really do especially when I can do thing paperless by going online. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin accepting applications and payments under its Voluntary Correction Program (VCP) online through the www.pay.gov website beginning on … Continue reading →

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More than 20 years ago, I was the Executive Editor of my law school’s news magazine. In one of my final issues, a friend of mine wrote an article that was serious, but really funny at times. His bone of … Continue reading →

Six years since the Department of Labor (DOL) advisory opinion that required commonality between adopting employers of the multiple employer plan (MEP) in order for the MEP to be considred a plan, the DOL failed to issues guidance on MEPs. … Continue reading →

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When I draw up a new 401(k) plan for a client, I tend to be liberal in distribution provisions by allowing loans, in-service distributions at 59 ½, and hardship distributions. I believe that there are situations where a participant really … Continue reading →

Over the last few years, we’ve seen the proliferation of companies offering ERISA §3(16) services. This is a natural growth of advisors offering ERISA §3(38) services, so 3(16) was a great way for third-party administrates (TPAs). Like 3(38), TPAs and … Continue reading →