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Relationship Capital
You’ve heard of financial capital, but do you know about relationship capital?
Understanding 3(16) Administrative Services
Ten years ago most advisers had never heard of a 3(38) investment manager, but today “3(38)” and “3(21)” roll off the tongue—we do love our numerical buzzwords in...
Award Season
PLANSPONSOR/PLANADVISER Awards for Excellence celebrates leaders across the retirement plan industry
Tune Up Your DC Plan in 2014
We all know that our cars need regular maintenance to keep running smoothly and avoid breakdowns.
Should You Offer Special Education for Sector or Specialty Funds?
Every plan and every employee population is somewhat unique, so the decision about special education should be considered by fiduciaries on a plan-by-plan basis.
Time for Plans to Open and Say Ahhhh
Everyone knows it’s smart to get physicals on a regular basis. Preventive care helps detect problems before they become a health crisis.
(Turn)Keys to Success for Small Plan Advisers
It’s no secret that the 401(k) market presents a wealth of opportunities for advisers.
How Leading Advisers Break Through Sponsor Inertia
Engaging plan sponsors in a meaningful dialogue to enhance the success of their retirement programs has never been more challenging.
DOL Clarifies the QPAM Exemption’s Anti-Criminal Rule
When a plan subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) appoints an investment manager to manage a portion of the plan’s portfolio, the plan will frequently...
Defusing the Target-Date Time Bomb
The trend of auto-enrolling employees into defined contribution plans is accelerating.
A Booming Opportunity for Financial Professionals: Business Owners and ESOPs
Among the massive waves of Baby Boomers heading into retirement are a significant number of business owners who face a dilemma—they want to transition into retirement but, for...
Chepeni(k)’s Thoughts: Employer Matching Contributions Not a Panacea
I learned one of my favorite words when I was living in Louisiana: lagniappe. It refers to a small gift a merchant gives a customer when they buy...
DC Jargon Contributing to Retirement Savings Crisis
Complicated, non-intuitive terminology is a barrier to plan participation, endangering the retirement security of large numbers of Americans.
Fixing—Not Nixing—the 401(k)
Since its introduction nearly 30 years ago, the 401(k) has evolved from a perk for high-paid executives to an essential benefit to finance the retirement of the middle...