Why you should encourage ‘mini’ retirement plan audits

Robin PowellThought Leadership

“Audit” is practically a four-letter word for plan sponsors, advisers and administrators. But an audit doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

Here’s how to create a SECURE Act plan of action

Leslie Olds, FSA, EA, FCA, MAAAThought Leadership

Given the SECURE Act’s broad scope and nuanced provisions, how should plan sponsors prioritize their responsibilities under the new law? Here’s a systematic approach for developing a SECURE Act plan of action.

Preventive maintenance is key to retirement plan health

Jay Schmitt, ASAThought Leadership

Periodic checkups can keep plans running smoothly and help plan sponsors identify issues early, before those become difficult and expensive to correct. Such audits come in two varieties—transactional audits and operational audits.