Category: Plan Design

Forming a strong 401(k) committee is crucial for managing a compliant, cost-effective, and employee-focused retirement plan. Key tasks include monitoring fees, benchmarking plans against industry standards, and motivating participation through auto-enrollment, auto-escalation, and tailored communication. Partnering with professional advisors enhances plan management, documentation, and legal compliance.

Discover how strategic 401(k) plan designs can mitigate the costs of delayed retirement. Explore solutions like HSAs, retirement income funds, and in-plan annuities to help employees retire on time and support employers in managing workforce expenses effectively.

Gain actionable insights for optimizing efficiency and compliance through strategic retirement plan analysis. Examine key metrics like participation and deferral rates, asset allocation, and auto-enrollment. Understand the impact of upcoming SECURE 2.0 amendments, offering guidance on how to future-proof your retirement plan for 2025 and beyond.

Get clarity on the roles and responsibilities of key providers you work alongside in partnership, each specializing in areas like compliance, administration, participant education, and investment management. By leveraging their expertise, you can simplify administration, boost employee engagement, and improve plan effectiveness—all while staying aligned with fiduciary responsibilities. With the right support, you can streamline operations, strengthen your plan, and focus on your core business.

The SECURE 2.0 Act introduces several important changes affecting 401(k) plans, starting in 2025. Plan sponsors should prepare for these updates to ensure compliance and optimize their retirement plans.

Let’s explore some of the critical elements of workplace retirement plans.

To help prevent potential retirement delays, consider retirement income solutions to boost participants’ confidence in their future financial security.

This article is a helpful guide for wrapping up 2023 smoothly! We will dive into those end-of-year 401(k) tasks that require your attention including plan design review, SECURE Act preparation and impact on businesses, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), employee deferrals and more.

By utilizing tax-friendly strategies, owners can reduce their tax liability, effectively boosting profits without increasing sales or cutting costs. Let's delve into some of these strategies and explore how they could potentially bolster your business's financial health, reduce taxes and help you save for retirement.

Are you eager to supercharge your retirement savings beyond the limits of your 401(k) profit sharing plan? If so, you might be intrigued by the idea of combining your existing plan with a defined benefit plan. This dynamic strategy, known as a "combo plan," can significantly enhance your retirement benefits by leveraging the strengths of both plan types. In this article, we'll explore the concept of combo plans and highlight key considerations for those looking to maximize their retirement savings.