The Pension Pulse
Our team of experts stay on top of all the latest regulatory and legislative changes as well as industry trends. Pension Pulse is written by our team to distill these complex topics down to what you need to know without the extra jargon and noise. It’s our way to keep you well informed.
Give the articles a read and let us know if you have questions about how the information may apply to your situation.
What Happens When Your 401(k) Plan Becomes Subject to an ERISA Audit?
For many employers, becoming subject to an annual ERISA audit is simply a byproduct of growth. The company hires more employees, the retirement plan grows alongside the business, and eventually the plan crosses the threshold requiring an independent audit.
While that milestone is common, many plan sponsors are unsure what changes once the audit requirement begins.
The Seven Administrative Mistakes That Cause Most 401(k) Problems
When employers think about retirement plan risk, the conversation almost always starts with investments. Are we offering the right funds? Is our advisor doing a good job? How has the market performed?
Those are important questions, but in our experience they are rarely the source of the biggest problems.
The Pension Source Launches 401K Safe
The Pension Source is excited to share an important expansion of the services available to all existing clients and any new relationships.
We have launched 401K Safe, our dedicated 3(16) fiduciary service designed to take the most burdensome and liability-prone aspects of 401(k) plan administration largely off of clients’ plates. That means payroll submissions, eligibility tracking, enrollment, distribution processing, required notices, and Form 5500 signing. By assuming delegated fiduciary responsibility for these functions, 401K Safe meaningfully reduces both the administrative burden and fiduciary exposure that clients face today.
Choosing the Right Retirement Plan for Your Small Business: SEP, SIMPLE, or 401(k)?
When it comes to saving for retirement as a small business owner, there are several options to consider: SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, and 401(k) plans. Each plan has its unique advantages and limitations, and understanding the differences can help you make the best choice for your business and employees.
Payroll Takeover Client
We receive a lot of inbound inquiries from financial advisors and CPAs asking us to review their client’s retirement plans. The scenario below is representative of an inquiry we received from a financial advisor who took on a new law firm client. During the advisor’s onboarding process, they discussed the law firm’s current 401k plan and reviewed the historical contributions and current account balances.
The Hidden Value of a Dedicated Third-Party Administrator for Your Retirement Plan
As a qualified retirement plan third-party administrator (TPA) specializing in serving small and medium-sized businesses, we’ve seen firsthand how the right support can transform a 401(k) from a basic benefit into a powerful tool for employee retention and business growth. Yet, we often hear from financial advisors and CPAs that if a plan’s design is straightforward, there’s no need for a dedicated TPA – opting instead for bundled providers or payroll companies seems sufficient.
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