by Robert Brierre | Aug 15, 2024 | Newsletter
As a reminder, eligibility requirements went into effect for Long-Term, Part-Time (LTPT) employees as of January 1, 2024. However, additional changes that affect who is considered a LTPT employee will be coming for 2025. Please see the chart below to plan ahead and...
by Robert Brierre | Aug 15, 2024 | Newsletter
Over the years, regulatory bodies like the DOL and IRS have provided clarity on plan sponsor obligations regarding participant notice delivery. These responsibilities are critical for maintaining transparency and regulatory adherence. Some recordkeepers may offer...
by Robert Brierre | Aug 15, 2024 | Newsletter
Retirement plans exist to provide retirement savings for participants. As a result, the participants need to be informed about plan provisions and their rights at various times. Sometimes it’s when they become eligible for the plan, before the start of a new plan...
by Robert Brierre | Aug 15, 2024 | Newsletter
A recent survey found that 59% of workers thought that they were contributing to their 401(k) plan and saving for retirement when they weren’t. The Retirement Security Survey, conducted by Principal, asked participants why they weren’t enrolled in the plan and a...
by Robert Brierre | May 30, 2024 | Newsletter
May 15thQuarterly Benefit Statement – Deadline for participant-directed plans to supply participants with the quarterly benefit/disclosure statement, including a statement of plan fees and expenses charged to individual plan accounts during the first quarter of...
by Robert Brierre | May 30, 2024 | Newsletter
The IRS Form 5500 is an annual return that is filed for most qualified retirement plans. Here are a few new items you may notice on the form for plan years that began in 2023. Participant count has been expanded for defined contribution plans. The large plan audit...
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