In the whirlwind of corporate acquisitions, the 401(k) retirement plan often gets overlooked, yet it plays a crucial role in the transaction’s success. With fiduciary obligations and compliance responsibilities at stake, understanding how to navigate defined contribution decisions is essential.
Hidden governance risk could upend retirement plans
In today’s fast-paced work environment, plan sponsors often underestimate the role of institutional knowledge in retirement plan management. When key team members depart, the knowledge gap can threaten both plan compliance and the participant experience. Learn how the right governance framework canclose the succession planning gap.
The hidden pitfalls of DIY benefits implementations
Successfully implementing a new health and welfare benefits administration system is a complex, high-stakes process that requires careful planning, thorough data validation, and expert coordination across multiple vendors. Plan sponsors who attempt to manage this transition alone often face significant challenges.
3 ways to make this open enrollment the best yet
Whether your annual benefits open enrollment is 9 months or 90 days away, focusing on these three areas can help ensure its success.
Is unlimited time off the right PTO approach?
Unlimited PTO is gaining popularity as a way to attract and retain talent. But switching from accrued time off to unlimited time off may not be the best choice for everyone, and the change isn’t always easy. Here are some tips for a smooth transition.
Is your benefits committee up to par? Here’s how to be sure
To defend themselves against ERISA violations, plan sponsors need to understand their fiduciary obligations. As the parties generally responsible for plan oversight, benefits committees play a central role in minimizing compliance risk.
Advisers in conversation: Creating lifetime income in retirement
SBA founding principal Mindy Zatto joins Ted Benna, who designed and implemented the first 401(k) savings plan, for a discussion on the future of retirement savings plans and how plan sponsors can help close the participant education gap.
Ask an Adviser: Can terminating a defined benefit plan be more seamless?
Learn how to best position a frozen DB plan for termination.
4 ways plan participants and vendors can help improve cybersecurity
In a world of mounting cybersecurity threats, participants and vendors must play their part in warding off catastrophic attacks. Here are four strategies that can help.
Time well spent: Optimizing time away from work administration
Here are some considerations for plan sponsors as they seek to streamline TAFW processes.










