Many 401(k) plan sponsors mistakenly believe that they have no liability for investment fund options made available to participants in core investment menus and self-directed…
Department of Labor Position on Cryptocurrency Investment in 401(k) Plans
Practical and Legal Considerations
Many 401(k) plan sponsors mistakenly believe that they have no liability for investment fund options made available to participants in core investment menus and self-directed…
Cybersecurity Risk Considerations for 401(k) Plans
Mitigating Plan Sponsor Liability
Many 401(k) plan sponsors mistakenly believe that when they delegate responsibilities to a record-keeping service provider, they have no liability for cybersecurity breaches. One recent…
In Brief Deciding whether a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) or a Roth IRA is the better investment vehicle can be a more complex choice…
Retirement planning may be critical at older ages, but it is just as important at younger ages as well. CPAs have the opportunity to review…
Plan fiduciaries must take specific steps in the selection and retention of service providers to properly carry out their fiduciary duties. Retirement plan committees and…
Plan sponsors and investment committees must understand the way in which 401(k) plan assets are used to pay plan service providers and investment advisors in…
Excessive fee litigation and class action settlements increased significantly in 2014 and 2015. These decisions and negotiations will encourage more claims against retirement plan committees…
CPAs often seek reliable information about 401(k) plan design, investment options, record keeping, and fees. The “BrightScope/ICI Defined Contribution Plan Profile: A Close Look at…