John Carl

Case of the Week: When Are 401(k) Safe Harbor Contributions Distributable?

By John Carl | 8/30/2017

The ERISA consultants at the Retirement Learning Center Resource regularly receive calls from financial advisors on a broad array of technical topics related to IRAs and qualified retirement plans.A recent call with an advisor in Ohio is representative of a common inquiry involving 401(k) safe... READ MORE

Case of the Week: Who Is an Officer for Top-Heavy Determination?

By John Carl | 8/23/2017

The ERISA consultants at the Retirement Learning Center Resource regularly receive calls from financial advisors on a broad array of technical topics related to IRAs and qualified retirement plans. A recent call with an advisor in Tennessee is representative of a common inquiry involving top-heavy... READ MORE

Case of the Week: Can NUA in Employer Stock Count Towards Satisfying an RMD?

By John Carl | 8/16/2017

The ERISA consultants at the Learning Center Resource Desk, which is available through Columbia Threadneedle Investments, regularly receive calls from financial advisors on a broad array of technical topics related to IRAs and qualified retirement plans. Responding to a question from an advisor in... READ MORE

How Do the IRS and DOL Determine Whether a Closed MEP Exists?

By John Carl | 8/2/2017

The ERISA consultants at the Learning Center Resource Desk, which is available through Columbia Threadneedle Investments, regularly receive calls from financial advisors on a broad array of technical topics related to IRAs and qualified retirement plans. A recent call with an advisor in Oregon is... READ MORE

Case of the Week: What Constitutes a Partial Plan Termination?

By John Carl | 7/26/2017

Case of the Week: Nonstatutory Stock Options and 401(k) Plan Deferrals

By John Carl | 7/19/2017

The ERISA consultants at the Learning Center Resource Desk, which is available through Columbia Threadneedle Investments, regularly receive calls from financial advisors on a broad array of technical topics related to IRAs and qualified retirement plans.A recent call with an advisor in Maryland is... READ MORE

Case of the Week: Fee Disclosure Comparative Chart

By John Carl | 7/12/2017

Case of the Week: Changes in Plan Blackout Ending Date

By John Carl | 6/29/2017

The ERISA consultants at the Learning Center Resource Desk, which is available through Columbia Threadneedle Investments, regularly receive calls from financial advisors on a broad array of technical topics related to IRAs and qualified retirement plans. A recent call with an advisor in Texas is... READ MORE

Dual Eligibility in Safe Harbor Plans and Top-Heavy Requirements

By John Carl | 6/22/2017

The ERISA consultants at the Learning Center Resource Desk, which is available through Columbia Threadneedle Investments, regularly receive calls from financial advisors on a broad array of technical topics related to IRAs and qualified retirement plans. A recent call with an advisor in California... READ MORE

Case of the Week: Cybersecurity and Retirement Plans

By John Carl | 6/14/2017

The ERISA consultants at the Learning Center Resource Desk, which is available through Columbia Threadneedle Investments, regularly receive calls from financial advisors on a broad array of technical topics related to IRAs and qualified retirement plans. A recent call with an advisor in New Jersey... READ MORE

Case of the Week: Federal Withholding and In-Plan Roth Conversions

By John Carl | 6/7/2017

The ERISA consultants at the Learning Center Resource Desk, which is available through Columbia Threadneedle Investments, regularly receive calls from financial advisors on a broad array of technical topics related to IRAs and qualified retirement plans. A recent call with an advisor in Maryland is... READ MORE

Case of the Week: Automatic Escalation in a QACA

By John Carl | 5/31/2017

The ERISA consultants at the Learning Center Resource Desk, which is available through Columbia Threadneedle Investments, regularly receive calls from financial advisors on a broad array of technical topics related to IRAs and qualified retirement plans. A recent call with an advisor in Utah is... READ MORE

Case of the Week: Decrease in Employer Stock Value in a 401(k) Plan

By John Carl | 5/10/2017

The ERISA consultants at the Learning Center Resource Desk, which is available through Columbia Threadneedle Investments, regularly receive calls from financial advisors on a broad array of technical topics related to IRAs and qualified retirement plans. A recent call with an advisor in California... READ MORE

What New Disclosure is Required During the Transition Period?

By John Carl | 4/26/2017

What is the Definition of Disability for Purposes of the Early Distribution Penalty Tax?

By John Carl | 4/12/2017

The ERISA consultants at the Learning Center Resource Desk, which is available through Columbia Threadneedle Investments, regularly receive calls from financial advisors on a broad array of technical topics related to IRAs and qualified retirement plans. A recent call with an advisor in Maryland is... READ MORE

Can a 403(b) Plan Merge with a 401(k) Plan?

By John Carl | 4/5/2017

The ERISA consultants at the Learning Center Resource Desk, which is available through Columbia Threadneedle Investments, regularly receive calls from financial advisors on a broad array of technical topics related to IRAs and qualified retirement plans. A recent call with an advisor in New York is... READ MORE

Case of the Week: Plan Participation and IRA Contributions

By John Carl | 3/29/2017

The ERISA consultants at the Learning Center Resource Desk, which is available through Columbia Threadneedle Investments, regularly receive calls from financial advisors on a broad array of technical topics related to IRAs and qualified retirement plans. A recent call with an advisor in Oregon is... READ MORE

Case of the Week: Education Policy Statements

By John Carl | 3/22/2017

The ERISA consultants at the Learning Center Resource Desk, which is available through Columbia Threadneedle Investments, regularly receive calls from financial advisors on a broad array of technical topics related to IRAs and qualified retirement plans. A recent call with an advisor in Illinois is... READ MORE

Case of the Week: The ‘High 25’ and Benefit Restrictions

By John Carl | 3/15/2017

The ERISA consultants at the Learning Center Resource Desk, which is available through Columbia Threadneedle Investments, regularly receive calls from financial advisors on a broad array of technical topics related to IRAs and qualified retirement plans.A recent call with an advisor in California... READ MORE

Case of the Week: Stock Options and Determining a 5-Percent Owner

By John Carl | 3/8/2017

The ERISA consultants at the Learning Center Resource Desk, which is available through Columbia Threadneedle Investments, regularly receive calls from financial advisors on a broad array of technical topics related to IRAs and qualified retirement plans.A recent call with an advisor in Pennsylvania... READ MORE

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