401(k) Bulletin

Articles & insights by Oakbourne Advisors

    401(k) Revenue Sharing Decisions

    As a result of the significant rise in revenue sharing litigation it behooves plan fiduciaries to confirm and document the prudence and appropriateness of any revenue sharing arrangement. Revenue sharing is the sharing of fees from one serv...

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    Have You Met Your Match?

    Just how important is a 401(k) match to your employees? It appears to be top of mind, according to Principal’s 2021 Retirement Security Survey. The study’s results show that the match matters most, as the top retirement plan considerations ...

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    Every Plan should have a Committee Charter AND Here’s Why

    Although not legally required by ERISA, a retirement plan committee charter is a very important document for plan governance that may help fiduciaries avoid potential liabilities. Committee Charters are one effective way to “evidence” inten...

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    401(k) Safe Harbor Options for Employers

    401(k) plans are intended to provide comparable advantages for all employees, and there are numerous safeguards in place to make sure their benefits are allocated equitably. U.S. regulatory measures ensure that a company’s plan does not dis...

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    The hidden liability for employers offering a 401(k) plan.

    Most companies and organizations’ human resources departments and C-suites are seeking efficiencies and risk mitigation for their entities. For those, and a myriad of other, reasons 3(38) fiduciary discretionary investment management servic...

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