Monthly Archives: September 2024

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Salesforce Inc. has settled a couple of outstanding 401(k) lawsuits alleging excessive retirement plan fees for $1.35 million. Plaintiffs claimed in separate 2020 lawsuits that were consolidated into one case, that Salesforce’s retirement plan committee and executives overseeing violated their … Continue reading →