Form 5500: All-In-One Oversight, Transparency and Protection

Form 5500 exists to create a single, annual public report on employee benefit plans. With filings made publicly available through the DOL, its core purpose is to contribute to broader transparency in the employee benefits system and protect plan participants and...

Spring Cleaning

Spring will arrive soon, promising new growth and a fresh beginning. It could also be the perfect time to do some spring cleaning for your plan. Let’s look at some areas that you might consider reviewing to ensure your retirement plan is operating efficiently....

Cybersecurity & ERISA Compliance: Protecting Your Plan

Cybersecurity has become a necessary consideration in many aspects of life, and your retirement plan is no exception. For plan sponsors, understanding your responsibilities—as well as those of the third party administrators (TPAs) and recordkeepers that you work...

The Plan Document: Why Understanding it Matters

An employer-sponsored retirement plan is an extremely valuable benefit a company can offer its employees. At the heart of this benefit is the plan document—the official rulebook that explains exactly how the plan works. For plan sponsors, understanding this document...

Understanding RMDs: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know

As a plan sponsor, it’s critical to understand the rules surrounding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) because they directly impact compliance, participant education and operational processes. RMDs are mandatory withdrawals from qualified retirement accounts, and...