Category Archives: Retirement Plans

Social media gets clients

As discussed so many times in the past, I went to that crappy law firm and thought I could use social media to bring in clients. The managing attorney had so much disdain for it. She thought it was such … Continue reading

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This can’t work

Saw this in my junk folder, one of the worst follow-ups on an unsolicited sales pitch: “Hi Ary This may be my last email to you (or not.) Kinda sucks tbh because usually people respond. Either they hate me or … Continue reading

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AI will cut out jobs

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will help plan providers reduce cost. At least that’s what one article I read stated. Yet it will cost people their jobs. Just like with the assembly line, technological developments will lead to many people placed in … Continue reading

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Collecting Solo 401(k) Plans is like collecting nickels

The fewer assets you have in a 401(k) plan, the less support you get. I know that since I have a Solo 401(k) plan. You open a plan at the local custodial firm and you are left to die. So … Continue reading

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You Can Learn Something New Every Day

As an ERISA attorney, I always have an open phone policy with plan sponsors, financial advisors, accountants, TPAs, and other attorneys from around the country on questions they may have about their plan or a client’s retirement plan. I never … Continue reading

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Voya buys OneAmerica’s 401(k) business

The consolidation of the retirement plan business continues. Voya Financial will acquire OneAmerica’s retirement plan business, in a move that will add $60 billion to Voya’s asset base. OneAmerica’s retirement plan business comprises 401(k), 403(b), 457, and non-qualified plans and … Continue reading

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BAE wins forfeiture case

BAE Systems Inc. has won a class action lawsuit about misusing 401(k) plan forfeitures. U.S. District Judge Anthony Trenga, of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, granted BAE’s motion to dismiss the complaint by a current … Continue reading

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Just another TPA screw up

Retirement plans with more than 100 participants with account balances require a CPA audit for their Form 5500. However, small plans with less than 100 participants may sometimes require an audit. This often happens when more than 5% of the … Continue reading

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Just another TPA screw up

Retirement plans with more than 100 participants with account balances require a CPA audit for their Form 5500. However, small plans with less than 100 participants may sometimes require an audit. This often happens when more than 5% of the … Continue reading

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TIAA partners with Accenture on recordkeeping

TIAA has entered into a strategic partnership with global advisory firm Accenture to help transform TIAA’s retirement recordkeeping capabilities and operations. The two companies will build enhanced experiences for plan participants with elevated digital capabilities across enrollment, money management features, … Continue reading

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