Tag Archives: plan sponsors



401(k) and 403(b) Plans to Disclose Fees Charged to Participants

Posted on October 26, 2010 by admin

If you’re like most people, it’s not easy to determine exactly how much you’re being charged for your employee benefit plan fees.  Some expenses are disclosed on your statement, but some Continue reading

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Implementing an Investment Policy

Posted on April 20, 2010 by admin

Making sound investment-related decisions for an employee benefit plan is an essential part of fiduciary duty.  A good investment policy provides a roadmap for a fiduciary agent of where the plan Continue reading

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Planned Changes to the Regulatory Definition of Fiduciary

Posted on February 23, 2010 by admin

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) plans to amend the regulatory definition of “fiduciary.” A large number of plan sponsors rely on the services of pension consultants and financial asset appraisers. Continue reading

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Establishing an Investment Committee for 401(k) Plans

Posted on February 2, 2010 by admin

Plan sponsors have a fiduciary responsibility to manage the investment options offered to participants. ERISA requires that these investments be monitored on an ongoing basis for appropriate use and continued prudence. Continue reading

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What is Compensation?

Posted on October 20, 2009 by admin

Compensation is key for 401(k)’s and other employee benefit plans. In many plans employees make contributions based on a percentage of their compensation. Other times, employer matching or profit sharing uses Continue reading

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