That next wave of fiduciary litigation seems to be expanding, based on social media outreach by the law firm of Schlichter Bogard. The litigation’s basis is found in the provisions of the innocuously labeled Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA)—provisions said by some to be “the most... READ MORE

There’s an old practice getting some new attention these days—“reenrollment.” In this episode, Nevin and Fred take a look at the trend and its implications.     Let’s face it, just because circumstances weren’t right for joining the plan a year ago doesn’t mean they should be overlooked... READ MORE

The Plan Sponsor University (TPSU) announced that it has hired industry veteran Andy Kelleher to assist 401(k) and 403(b) plan sponsors conduct due diligence on their plan advisor or consultant, as part of the organization’s Retirement Plan Advisor Due Diligence Center (rpaDD). ERISA requires plan... READ MORE

It’s been a hot summer here (and likely “there” as well)—and there’s been so much going on lately that our brief recap wound up being a podcast episode unto itself. So, what’s “hot?”        In this episode Nevin (Adams) and Fred (Reish) discuss:  The jury trial outcome of the Yale... READ MORE

Hub International Limited has further expanded its retirement consulting practice, this time in South Carolina with the newly announced acquisition of Golden Corner Wealth Advisors.   Located in Seneca, South Carolina, Golden Corner is a financial advisory firm specializing in wealth management... READ MORE

PenChecks Trust Company of America and ASPPA are pleased to offer the tenth annual QKA Scholarship Program for ASPPA’s credentials, including the QKA, QKC, QPA, and CPC. The 2023 PenChecks Trust ASPPA Scholarship will be awarded to 14 individuals who make the most compelling case for how the... READ MORE

Nominations are now being accepted for NAPA’s 2024 Leadership Council. Elected at-large members of the Leadership Council must be advisors (defined as individuals who are primarily in the business of providing investment advisory services directly to retirement plan sponsors and/or participants)... READ MORE

Ameritas has announced the launch of the Pooled Employer Plan (PEP), now available on the firm’s flexible retirement plan platform. According to the announcement, Ameritas will serve as the recordkeeper, with TRG Fiduciary Services serving as the pooled plan provider. LeafHouse Financial will... READ MORE

Sponsored By: As retirement plan advisors certainly know, the reduction of defined benefit pension plans and the rise of their defined contribution counterparts means more Americans are more responsible for their income in retirement.  While products and strategies exist to aid workers with... READ MORE