What a court decision teaches 401(k) advisers about choosing stable-value funds
Selecting a very conservative benchmark is generally permissible under retirement law.
Why 401(k) advisers should be aware of contractual language limitations
A contract may not protect advisers to the extent they believe.
Excessive-fee litigation in retirement plan market moving downstream
What small-plan advisers can do to minimize fiduciary liability risk.
Fiduciary liability defenses for advisers under ERISA
Advisers need to be aware of all possible defenses available to them for alleged breach of fiduciary duty.
Appointing and monitoring a 401(k) investment manager under ERISA
A recent district court decision has implications for how retirement plan sponsors should monitor their adviser.
Advisers should heed fiduciary principles in ongoing Tibble 401(k) suit
Developments in the excessive-fee lawsuit highlight the duty to monitor investments and the duty of a prudent trustee to be cost-conscious.
401(k) advisers, take heed of guidance on hardship withdrawals for clients
In recent months, the Internal Revenue Service has provided guidance with respect to hardship withdrawals from tax-qualified retirement…
Trump executive order may prevent guidance on employee benefits issues
An order aimed at reducing regulation and controlling regulatory costs could sow confusion over issues such as executive compensation and the fate of planned rules affecting employer retirement plans.
Outlook for 2017 retirement plan litigation
Copycat lawsuits targeting 403(b) plans, as well as litigation probing a fiduciary's duty to monitor investments, the DOL fiduciary rule, church retirement plans and cybersecurity issues are likely to crop up this year.
Why it would be a mistake for advisers to stop implementing the DOL fiduciary rule
Given the political, procedural and business dynamics at play, it would be imprudent to cease or even slow down compliance efforts.