Monthly Archives: April 2022

You’re going to have to review the automatic rollover provider

While the Department of Labor (DOL) has been focusing on missing participants, expect them to question plan sponsors about missing participants and the automatic rollover provider that they use. Why? Because I was asked that question for a plan sponsor … Continue reading

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Most of Pentegra lawsuit remains

A portion of a lawsuit filed against Pentegra Retirement Services in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has been dismissed but a large part remains. The lawsuit was filed against Pentegra Retirement Services and the … Continue reading

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It doesn’t mean anything until it’s law

I have a limited amount of time as a solo practitioner plus I’m a stay-at-home since I have the home office. I don’t have time to do writeups of legislation that aren’t law because I take almost no interest on … Continue reading

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How You Deal With Those Annoying 401(k) Plan Provider Cold Calls

My latest article for JDSupra.com can be found here.

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Figure out about life after COVID

Eventually, COVID will come to some end. I don’t know what that end will be, but I’ve been contemplating life after COVID when it comes to hosting That 401(k) Conference. As a plan provider, you will have to figure out … Continue reading

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There is still a problem with TDFs

I once worked with someone who told me that he put in100% of his 401(k) investments in a mid-cap fund because it was in the middle of the market. It’s absurd, but people do think that way. So aside from … Continue reading

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The Great Resignation will lead to greater missing participants

There is a reason I stopped working for people, so I understand the Great Resignation and people’s disgust with working with others, and that was way before COVID. One of the major problems with the great resignation is going to … Continue reading

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Stating the obvious on virtual meetings

Workers attended more virtual 401(k) investment education sessions in 2021 than ever before, according to Schwab Retirement Plan Services. This is clearly obvious, as COVID shutdowns and concerns limited live meetings. I love when data states the obvious. I still … Continue reading

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CT add state retirement plan

Connecticut announced the launch of MyCTSavings, a new retirement savings option for the more than 600,000 Connecticut private-sector workers who aren’t covered under a retirement plan through their employer. Employers are required to register for the state program if they have more than … Continue reading

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Things That 401(k) Plan Sponsors Don’t Do, But Need To Do Anyway

My latest article for JDSupra.com can be found here.

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