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ERISA
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ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) is a 1974 U.S. federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established retirement and health plans in private industry. It aims to protect plan participants by requiring plans to provide information, establish fiduciary responsibilities, and give participants the right to sue for benefits and breaches of duty. ERISA also guarantees payment of certain benefits through the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation if a defined plan is terminated.
How to Get a ‘Fiduciary Immunization’ Shot in the Arm
Any advisor who isn’t intimately familiar with (at least) the term “fiduciary” has been living under a rock…
How Well Can You ‘Follow the Flow’ of Money in 401ks?
As many plan fiduciaries can attest, retirement plan fees can be extremely complex and difficult to understand. This…
Everything is Awesome! Why 401(k) Plan Problems Go Undetected
When I was dating my wife, she asked about my credit score. I never checked it, but I…
New Fiduciary 3(38) Investment Advisory Service Announced
3(38) Fiduciary Services from Shelton Capital enhance retirement plan support, offering fiduciary oversight and expert management for 401(k) plans.
No Quick Exit for 401k Class Actions Over Proprietary Funds
A district court recently denied a motion to dismiss a 401(k) proprietary fund class action, continuing an overwhelming…
New Service Will Aid in 401(k) Fiduciary Advisor Search
401(k) advisor search service helps plan sponsors meet ERISA fiduciary duties when selecting and monitoring investment advisors.
Brokerage Windows in 401(k) Plans: Do Fiduciaries Have to Look Inside?
Many participant-directed 401(k) plans these days include a self-directed brokerage window option as a way to supplement the…
Will Student Loan Match Disrupt 401k Plans’ Tax Benefits?
Recent research has shown almost half of American workers are making student loan payments—whether on their own student…
Can Arbitration Shield You From 401k Class Actions?
ERISA class action lawsuits are expensive to defend even if you win. Given that 401k (and other) plan…
5 Ways to Help 401(k) Plan Sponsors Steer Clear of Lawsuits
Retirement plan sponsors have a continuing fiduciary duty to plan participants in a defined contribution plan. Navigating the…