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Aligning Plan Design with Client Goals

Aligning Plan Design with Client Goals Most of us live in homes that were not custom-designed for us. We adapt to them rather than expect them to be optimized to how we like to live. Most retirement plans are sold the same way. Companies buy…

401(k) Plan Design and Automatic Features

…deducted are not included in the employee’s taxable wages or subject to income tax withholding requirements. However, 401(k) and 403(b) plans that accept designated Roth contributions can specify that the automatic contributions will be designated Roth contributions, which means they are deducted from an employee’s…

Taking Plan Design to New Heights

Designing effective qualified retirement plans that meet a plan sponsor’s objectives has become somewhat of a lost art. The reasons are many: Cookie-cutter designs are easier; safe harbor designs get media attention; the flexibility of modern plan documents are overlooked; and pre-approved plans can satisfy…

Taking Plan Design to New Heights

Designing effective qualified retirement plans that meet a plan sponsor’s objectives has become somewhat of a lost art. The reasons are many: Cookie-cutter designs are easier; safe harbor designs get media attention; the flexibility of modern plan documents are overlooked; and pre-approved plans can satisfy…

Taking Plan Design to New Heights

Designing effective qualified retirement plans that meet a plan sponsor’s objectives has become somewhat of a lost art. The reasons are many: Cookie-cutter designs are easier; safe harbor designs get media attention; the flexibility of modern plan documents are overlooked; and pre-approved plans can satisfy…

Defined Benefit Plans are Making a Comeback – Here’s Why

…depending on pay increases and longevity. To mitigate the rapid cost increase plans can use a career average salary, much like 401(K) plans do. Whether this gets coupled with a traditional formula design or uses a Cash Balance design, the result is a lower, more…

Cross Tested Plans

…ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PLAN DESIGNS FOR CROSS TESTED PLANS? Typical Cross Tested plan designs include New Comparability Plans and Age-Weighted plans. With both types of plans, if non-discrimination requirements are met, a larger share of the employer’s contribution may be made on behalf…

Why Plan Restatements Provide An Ideal Time To Think About Plan Redesign

…than April 30, 2016. The restatement of the plan is also an opportune time to consider implementing progressive plan features—automatic features—that can help drive positive participant behavior to drive more successful outcomes. Current best practices in 401(k) plan design include adding automatic features to help…