SECURE Act In 2019, Congress passed, and the President signed, The SECURE Act which stands for Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement. While the act is wide-reaching, in short it provides a number of measures which make it more attractive for employers like you to sponsor a retirement plan or enhance your existing plan. We invite you to watch the video, then contact us to discuss how – together – we can leverage these new rules to your advantage. February 1, 2020 By Petros Koumantaros Employer Connect secure act, secure, secure act of 2019, legislation Comments Read More >>
Your World Evolves and Your Retirement Plan Should, Too Every business has a lifecycle. Over time, your business grows and changes; sometimes in small ways, other times in big ways. These changes can impact the needs and goals you – and your employees – have with respect to your retirement plan. Our goal is to ensure your retirement plan continues to evolve along with your business. We invite you to watch our quick video to learn how we can help your plan adapt to your current situation. February 1, 2020 By Petros Koumantaros Employer Connect goals, plan design, plan amendment Comments Read More >>
Four Things to Know About ERISA Fidelity Bonds and Fiduciary Liability Insurance Under ERISA, anyone who handles plan funds must be covered by a fidelity bond. Different from fiduciary liability insurance, an ERISA fidelity bond protects your plan from losses that may result from fraudulent or dishonest acts. This Spectrum Employer Connect episode of covers four important things you should know about fidelity bonds. February 1, 2020 By Petros Koumantaros Employer Connect erisa bond, fidelity bond, erisa, bond, bonding, fiduciary Comments Read More >>
It’s Time to Restate Your Defined Benefit Plan Document If your company sponsors a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, your plan document must be formally rewritten or “restated” to comply with the rules and regulations that were passed as part of the Pension Protection Act of 2006. We invite you to watch our quick video that will provide the information you need to know now, including the government deadline. January 27, 2020 By Petros Koumantaros Employer Connect plan document, defined benefit, restate, restatement Comments Read More >>
Encourage Greater Participation with a QACA Safe Harbor You may know that Safe Harbor contributions to your 401(k) plan allows you to bypass the annual nondiscrimination testing requirements. This, in turn, ensures you can maximize your personal contributions to the plan. One of the Safe Harbor options is called a Qualified Automatic Contribution Arrangement or QACA for short. The unique characteristics of QACA can make your plan more attractive to your employees. This can boost participation rates and put more of your people on a savings path. January 27, 2020 By Petros Koumantaros Employer Connect qaca, safe harbor, participation Comments Read More >>
Spectrum Update on the SECURE Act of 2019 The SECURE Act of 2019 introduced the most significant changes to U.S. Retirement Policies in over a decade. In Spectrum's Q4'2019 update, our consultants analyzed this new legislation and summarized in plain language what employers really need to know about it. January 17, 2020 By Petros Koumantaros Announcements secureact, secure, erisa, legislation, secureact2019, secureactof2019, secure act, secure act of 2019 Comments Read More >>
Market Volatility & Participant Behavior | How Age and Income Impact Plan Participation | Socially Responsible & ESG Investing | and More Our fourth quarter 2019 newsletter features an article on market volatility and participant behavior. Also included are articles on how age and income impact plan participation, socially responsible & ESG investing, legislative highlights, and more. October 28, 2019 By SPConsultants.com Newsletter market volatility, investing, participant behavior, socially responsible, esg, plan participation Comments Read More >>
Spectrum Update and Service Enhancements Q3'2019 Spectrum was overjoyed the 2019 Spectrum Open raised over $140,000 toward cancer research, treatment, and care. Avoid ERISA Health and Welfare Plan fines, penalties, and lawsuits with our ERISA Wrap SPD and Plan Document. We are delighted to announce the launch of Spectrum Platform - the Most Flexible Recordkeeping Technology + Service Solution Available to Employers, brokers/plan advisers, and TPAs. October 14, 2019 By Petros Koumantaros Announcements erisawrap, spectrumopen, charity, welfare benefit plan, spd, wrapspd, spectrumplatform, recordkeeping Comments Read More >>
What Does Vesting Mean? What is a Retirement Plan Vested Balance? Dr. 401(k) answers a participant's recent questions about retirement plan vesting. What does vesting mean? What is a vested account balance? Why is a vested account balance sometimes less a than total account balance? August 17, 2019 By Dr. 401(k) Education vesting, vested, compliance, unvested, vested account balance Comments Read More >>
Retirement Confidence Rebounds | ERISA Turns 45 | Financial Wellness Over 50 | And More Our third quarter 2019 newsletter features an article on improvements in retirement confidence. Also included are articles on ERISA Turns 45, Financial Wellness Over 50, and ABG Member intellicents being recognized by 401(k) Specialist Magazine. August 15, 2019 By Petros Koumantaros Newsletter retirement confidence, financial wellness Comments Read More >>