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Multiple Employer Plans (MEP)
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A Multiple Employer Plan (MEP) is a retirement plan, such as a 401(k), that allows two or more unrelated employers to participate in a single plan. By pooling resources, employers can reduce administrative costs, share fiduciary responsibilities, and offer employees access to broader investment options. MEPs simplify compliance and can make offering retirement benefits more affordable for small and mid-sized businesses.
What’s Next For 401K MEPs?
The president’s executive order put multiple employer plans front-and-center. Here’s what happens now. Pete Swisher, from Pentegra Retirement Services,…
Will Small Businesses Adopt 401(k) Multiple Employer Plans?
President Trump’s “Executive Order (EO) on Strengthening Retirement Security in America” could be a game changer for the…
MEPs On the Move—What Happens Now?
Misperceptions about what MEPs can and can’t do persist, something Pete Swisher is on a mission to mend.
MEP Outlook in the Wake of Trump’s 401(k) Executive Order
Last week, President Trump signed an executive order in which he directed the Department of Labor and the…
After the 401k Executive Order, What Happens with RESA Legislation?
Now that President Trump has announced an executive order to encourage the use of multiple employer plans (MEP)…
Trump Signs Retirement Security Executive Order to Boost Multiple Employer 401(k) Plans
Decrying a “lack of affordability” and regulatory barriers keeping many small businesses from offering retirement plans to their…
Why You Shouldn’t Sell 401(k) MEPs
[Update: Comments added to better reflect Swisher’s overall view of the MEP as a “powerful tool moving forward.”]…
Major 401k Industry Trends and What they Mean for Advisors
Personalizing the plan sponsor and participant experience to achieve a true one-on-one engagement model is just one issue…
Securian Introduces 401(k) MEP for Small Businesses
Securian Financial unveiled a new product to help small- and mid-size businesses set up 401(k)s for their employees.…
Lawmakers Give 401(k) MEPs a Close Look
Politicos might finally understand—the path to more retirement coverage for American workers lies in simplifying and modernizing often…