…sale, a new Plan Administrator would need to be appointed. Once the new Plan Administrator was officially installed, the plan was put on a course for payout and termination. Conclusion Little thought—if any—is often given to retirement plans in M&A scenarios. Something as simple as…
…fiduciaries have an obligation to ensure proper mitigation of cybersecurity risks. Key Items Responsibilities to manage cybersecurity risks Retirement account online basic rules to reduce the risk of fraud and loss Responsibilities to prudently select a service provider with strong cybersecurity practices and monitor them…
Laws change frequently and retirement plans need to be amended to comply with the most recent requirements. Attend this PENTalk™ to learn how best to approach making changes to your retirement plan.
…payments, or a minister’s parsonage allowance and utilities. Each distinctive item listed in Box 14 should be labeled. Because Form W-2 may not be a reliable source for tracking after-tax contributions, a best practice for a plan participant would be to keep his or her…
Your TPA Partner Can Help You Win Business When it comes to the administration of retirement plans, most TPAs can execute the work pretty competently. And while there are differences in quality of process and internal expertise, most of this is technical work that happens…
ERISA entrusts the care of retirement benefits and the proper operation of retirement plans to “fiduciaries” of the plans, such as the business owners who sponsor them. Fiduciaries who fail can face penalties and personal liability for plan losses. Attend this course to understand fiduciary…
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…nationwide, delivering among the highest level of expertise and technical support in the industry today. Our flexible arrangement can include an existing recordkeeper, trustee or investment manager. We take TPA services to the next level as a 3(16) Fiduciary Administrator. Our 3(16) Administrator services offer…
…working to implement the changes that are required for recordkeeping and third-party administrator (TPA) firms. Please note, however, that in order to implement those changes, certain processes, procedures and controls need to change. Paperwork and sign-off statements need modification. Programming changes also need to be…
…is the only independent certification process that validates a third-party administrator (TPA) firm is utilizing best practices in conducting plan administration and operational compliance services. Also, examine the certifications and experience of your prospective fiduciary’s staff. Can they handle the complex range of issues that…
…ERISA requires. Cybersecurity Program Best Practices: Assists plan fiduciaries and record-keepers in their responsibilities to manage cybersecurity risks. Online Security Tips: Offers plan participants and beneficiaries who check their retirement accounts online basic rules to reduce the risk of fraud and loss. “The cybersecurity guidance…