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Provisions That Make Your 401(k) Plan A Bigger Employee Benefit

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The Crucial Mistakes To Avoid As A 401(k) Plan Provider

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“Quirky” 401(k) Plan Rules That You Need To Know

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HUB makes another purchase

AFS 401(k) Retirement Services, LLC (AFS 401(k) Retirement Services) and AFS Financial Group, LLC has been acquired by HUB International. AFS 401(k) supports mid- and large-sized organizations in managing employer-sponsored retirement plans and financial wellness programs, including fiduciary oversight, plan … Continue reading →

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Aon PEP hits $2 billion in assets

I joke that you will hear many announcements about pooled employer plans starting, but very little on them amassing plan assets. So here is one Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) that has. Aon announced that its pooled employer plan, Aon PEP, … Continue reading →

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The snowball effect by not calling an ERISA attorney

The snowball effect is a term for a process that starts from something that is small and builds upon itself, becoming larger and also perhaps potentially dangerous or disastrous. The idea is that an avalanche can be started by a … Continue reading →

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Don’t ignore the fees that your clients pay

I first started paying for my own car when I got my first job as an ERISA attorney, It was a brand new 1998 Toyota Camry. I was looking for car insurance and the best rate was through an insurance … Continue reading →

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Don’t give employees the wrong idea

I always say that the reason I’ve never hired an employee is because I was an employee once too. I say that the problem with the employee-employer relationship is that no employee thinks they get paid too much and no … Continue reading →

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Stick to what you know

Over the past 13 years as a solo ERISA practitioner, I always get asked if that’s all I do. It’s not some kind of insult, but a question on whether I also do financial advisory work and/or third-party administration work. … Continue reading →

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The 401(k) “Engine” Lights For Plan Sponsors

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