Defined Contribution plans are at the center of providing retirement security to the majority of workers. Contained within this post are questions that fiduciaries, plan sponsors, and financial professionals should ask themselves when working with DC plans. [PDF Download] DC Plan...

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Welcome to the 3rd edition of the Retirement Plan Roadshow Plan Sponsor Survey! This survey is intended to serve as an invaluable resource for beginner-to-advanced plan sponsors, 401(k) ‘geeks,’ and anyone else looking to identify trends and market changes. Watch our 2-minute...

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Understanding fiduciary responsibilities and your role in explaining and disseminating plan benefits is key to navigating any inquiry from the Department of Labor. Recent DOL data suggests approximately 70% of retirement plans investigated were required to take some type of corrective action, so...

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You're invited to a special Financial Wellness Webinar Event! This isn't the first time we've talked about Financial Wellness, but it just may be the most important conversation plan sponsors can have. A strategic business need that's too often bogged down by buzzwords and...

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When I left the hedge fund world in 1999 to start Financial Finesse, I’m positive that there was a strong contingent of onlookers who thought I had seriously lost my mind. Why would I leave a successful investment banking career to put it all on the line by providing employees with financial...

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As more employers learn the benefits of Financial Wellness, there’s still some confusion as to what kinds of programs actually qualify under the term. Aon Hewitt reports that 92% of employers don’t have a clear definition of Financial Wellness, and as a result run the risk of offering employee...

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Financial stress affects both companies and their employees. Here are 6 key ways to recognize financial stress and reduce its potential impact on your organization: 1.) Problems with morale, productivity and performance Employees who are financially-well are empowered to make good financial...

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We’re excited to announce the nation's FIRST online continuing education course for Human Resources and Financial Professionals on Creating An Effective Financial Wellness Program! Providing employees with life-changing financial guidance is an increasingly-high priority for nearly 90% of...

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Did you know that mutual fund families offer multiple share classes for their funds used in retirement plans and each of those share classes come with a different cost? While the underlying holdings of a fund may be identical, the returns vary based on the share class of that fund....

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All plan sponsors need to understand the types of fiduciaries under ERISA. This blog post will discuss the different types and considerations. Section 405(c)(1)(B) of ERISA allows the delegation to other persons of certain fiduciary responsibilities by the named fiduciary. This means plan...

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