Fiduciary Governance

Fee Payment Methods in 401(k) Plans: Know Your Options
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A plan sponsor (i.e. employer) can elect to pay or allocate plan fees in a number of different ways, and it is important to understand all available options, as this is a fiduciary decision. In fact, the DOL observed in Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2003-03 that plan sponsors and fiduciaries have considerable discretion in determining,  Read More →
401(k) or 403(b)? Best Choice for a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
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403(b)s and 401(k)s share more similarities than they do differences, however the glaring difference is that 403(b)s are exclusive to nonprofit organizations. Many think that nonprofits must utilize a 403(b) when choosing a retirement plan vehicle for their employees, but this is a commonly held misbelief. In fact, many nonprofit organizations have established 401(k)s in recent  Read More →
Beware of the IRS and DOL: Red Flags They Seek on the Form 5500
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The Form 5500 is an ERISA requirement for retirement plans to report and disclose operating procedures to the Department of Labor. Each plan intending to comply with ERISA must file a Form 5500 annually. Auditors use these filings to confirm that plans are managed according to ERISA standards. The form also allows individuals access to  Read More →

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