Tag: benchmarking

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.

Just as we routinely replace the batteries in our smoke detectors, it's equally crucial to give your company's 401(k) plan the attention it deserves. Often, retirement plans are treated like a smoke detector with fading batteries – they're there, we know they're there, but unless there's an alarming beep, we don't really bother to examine them in detail. But just as you wouldn't overlook a chirping smoke detector, you shouldn't neglect your company's retirement plan, either. As a plan sponsor, it's vital to regularly review your retirement plan and benchmark for fees, services, and overall value.