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  401k Plan Most Frequently Asked Participant Questions

  Do 401k plans seem too complicated? We answer the 401k plan questions most frequently asked by retirement plan participants. Included are answers to 401k plan questions on contributions, distributions, investments, retirement savings, and vesting.
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  Plan Fiduciary Services and Why They Matter

  In a plan sponsor's capacity as fiduciary to its plan, the plan sponsor has a variety of specific responsibilities to manage–or–outsource to a professional, qualified third party. A 3(16) fiduciary service is the mechanism where you, as plan sponsor, can outsource some, or all, of your administrative fiduciary responsibilities. This video highlights these administrative fiduciary responsibilities and your options to manage or delegate this role to a 3(16) fiduciary service provider.
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  Reasonable 401k Plan Fees | Retirement Readiness | Plan Documents | And More

  We feature an article on Reasonable 401k Plan Fees Under the New DOL Proposal. Other articles include Retirement Readiness and Required Participant Document Availability.
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  Top 5 Tips for Retirement Success | Plan Implementation | Fiduciary Rule | and More

  Our feature article shares the top 5 strategies for retirement readiness success. We also include articles on the first 100 days of managing retirement plans and potential tax cuts under the Trump Administration.
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  Did You Know You Are a Fiduciary?

  As a plan sponsor of a qualified retirement plan, you are a fiduciary of your plan. Unfortunately, some clients don’t know that. Nor do they understand the practical ramifications of this. That’s why we’re providing expert guidance on this vitally important topic. In this episode of Spectrum Employer Connect, we provide an overview of an employer's fiduciary role and responsibilities.
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  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.