ERISA Bond vs. Fiduciary Liability Insurance: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know Plan sponsors play a critical role in managing retirement plans, and with this responsibility comes risk. Two essential tools to protect both the plan and the fiduciaries are ERIS bonds and fiduciary liability insurance. Here’s what they are, […]
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Secure Your Legacy: Why You Must Add a Beneficiary to Your Retirement Account Now! Designating a beneficiary for your retirement account is a crucial step in ensuring your hard-earned savings are distributed according to your wishes. Here’s why it’s essential and the potential pitfalls of not having a designated beneficiary: […]
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Top 5 Administrative Failures in Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans and How to Prevent Them Managing an employer-sponsored retirement plan can be complex, and even well-intentioned plan sponsors can encounter administrative failures. Here are the top five common failures and practical suggestions to prevent them: 1. Failure to Follow Plan Terms Failure: […]
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Pre-Tax vs. Roth Retirement Savings: What’s the Difference? When it comes to saving for retirement, choosing between pre-tax and Roth savings options is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Both have unique benefits, and understanding their differences can help you make a choice that aligns with your financial […]
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Empowering 401(k) Plan Sponsors: Navigating Success in 2025 As we step into 2025. 401(k) plan sponsors find themselves at the forefront of a rapidly changing landscape marked by new regulatory requirements, advancements in technology, and evolving employee expectations. At Rose Street Advisors, our mission is to help you stay ahead, […]
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Understanding the New Catch-Up Contributions and Retirement Plan Limits for 2025 Enhanced Catch-Up Contributions for Ages 60 – 63 Starting in 2025, individuals aged 60 to 63 will benefit from increased contribution limits. This change is part of SECURE Act 2.0, designed to help older workers boost their retirement savings […]
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Unlocking the Best Safe Harbor 401(k) Design: Options That Maximize Benefits & Compliance When it comes to offering a retirement plan that’s both attractive to employees and compliant with IRS regulations, Safe Harbor 401(k) plans are a top choice for many employers. These plans simplify administration by eliminating the need […]
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Compliance Testing & Filing Form 5500 Have you received an email asking for the annual census and compliance questionnaire to be submitted? Or maybe you’ve already done that, and have been asked to sign the Form 5500 for your retirement plan offering? These are very important pieces of administering your […]
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Over the last couple of years, we have had more and more conversations around how to increase employee participation in 401(k) plans from an employer standpoint. As a plan sponsor, HR professional, and/or business executive, it’s important to educate employees on the benefits offered and provide the right tools and […]
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All Things 401k | 5 Helpful Ways to Organize Your 401(k) Fiduciary Files Managing Discover top strategies for maintaining organized 401(k) fiduciary files with best practices for compliance and peace of mind. As a plan sponsor, one of your primary responsibilities is ensuring that your company’s retirement plan operates smoothly […]
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