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Securing Retirement Futures: Strategies to Address Delayed Retirement
Does your 401(k) plan design support “on time” retirement?
Read MoreEmployee Newsletter: Complete Financial Checklist
Regularly revisiting and adjusting financial plans is key to continued financial readiness. Empower your employees to take small steps that make a big impact. Start with an annual review for a brighter financial future.
Read More2025 Contribution Limits
The new Retirement Plan Contribution Limits are official. Review the full list of contribution limit changes below and share with your plan participants!
Read MoreNewsletter: Plan Design & Administration Edition
It’s time for an annual retirement plan review! Looking toward 2025, it’s time to quality check your retirement plan.
Read More5 Common Retirement Plan Errors and Tips to Fix
Mistakes happen–Here’s how to correct common 401(k) plan errors.
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Retirement Plan Review: From Participation Rates to SECURE 2.0
Gain actionable insights for optimizing efficiency and compliance through strategic plan analysis.
Read MorePlan Sponsor Newsletter: Innovative Plan Strategies
Stay ahead with our newsletter on innovative plan strategies. Dive into in-plan retirement income solutions, regulatory updates, and SECURE 2.0 provisions for 2025 to improve employee benefits.
Read MoreSECURE 2.0 Update: Looking Ahead
Did you know Tampa business owners are looking to enhance their 401(k) plans with these 7 essential questions? Improve retirement benefits and engage your team with a tailored approach.
Read MoreCrafting an Effective and Competitive 401(k) Plan
Looking to boost employee retention? Learn how a 401(k) plan featuring auto features, vesting schedules, and employer contributions can help. Explore our detailed guide for insights.
Read MoreWhat's Going On in Washington?
Discover crucial 401k updates, including SECURE 2.0 and Retirement Security Rule changes. Stay ahead with regulatory insights—from DC to Tampa, understand how these updates will impact your plan.
Read MoreEmployee Newsletter: Debt Management Edition
Enhance workplace productivity with Adcock Financial Group's debt management tips. Explore our guide on smart debt leveraging for financial stability.
Read More7 Questions to Help Optimize Your 401(k) Plan
Did you know Tampa business owners are looking to enhance their 401(k) plans with these 7 essential questions? Improve retirement benefits and engage your team with a tailored approach.
Read MoreExploring In-Plan Retirement Income Solutions
Explore robust retirement income strategies with Adcock Financial Group's tips on in-plan solutions. Learn about annuities and target date funds tailored for income to meet varied needs.
Read MorePlan Sponsor Newsletter: Employee Engagement Edition
Empower employees at every career stage with tailored financial wellness resources. Enhance satisfaction and retention with tips in our newsletter.
Read MoreBoosting Retirement Confidence for Near-Retirees
Help guide near-retirees through their retirement transition. With Adcock Financial Group's support on catch-up contributions, HSAs, Social Security, and Medicare, employers can foster loyalty and productivity, reaping mutual benefits.
Read MoreEmployee Education: Financial Health Edition
As a plan sponsor, employees want you to support their financial well-being. Achieving financial health takes time and commitment, here are three tips to help your employees stay focused: Make savings a routine they can stick to Set...
Read More401(k) Plan Design for an Age Diverse Workforce
Enhance employee satisfaction with tailored generational 401(k) plan design. Meet diverse needs across all age groups.
Read MoreOvercoming Mid-Career Retirement Savings Hurdles
Help employees navigate mid-career financial challenges with confidence. Discover how Adcock Financial Group can help your employees overcome retirement savings hurdles through tailored solutions and insightful guidance.
Read MoreHelping Early-Career Employees Navigate the Saving Maze
Adcock Financial Group can help you optimize your benefits package to support early-career employees. Engage and attract Gen Z talent with these tips and a customized 401(k) plan.
Read MorePlan Sponsor Newsletter: Fiduciary Plan Governance Q1 2024
Elevate your fiduciary governance practices and support your employees. Check out these tips for organizing fiduciary files, profit sharing strategies, and benchmarking your retirement plan.
Read MorePlan Sponsor Guide: Cybersecurity Checklist
Actionable cybersecurity tips for Tampa businesses. Explore 13 tips with this Cybersecurity Checklist to enhance the security of your company's 401(k) plan.
Read MoreIs It Time to Benchmark Your Company's Retirement Plan?
Don't overlook the importance of routinely benchmarking your retirement plan. Stay informed on fees, services, and overall value for sustained financial health.
Read MoreEmployee Education: Mastering the Art of Savings Buckets
Explore savings buckets and budgeting strategies. Strengthen your financial habits with a more organized system of saving and spending.
Read MoreUnlocking Tax Relief and Employee Appreciation: The Power of Profit Sharing
Learn how Tampa business owners are optimizing profit sharing to reduce tax liability and reward loyal employees.
Read More5 Helpful Ways to Organize Your 401(k) Fiduciary Files
Enhance the organization of your 401(k) fiduciary files. Explore how Tampa business owners are implementing optimal strategies for compliance and peace of mind.
Read More2024 Compliance Calendar
Stay ahead of deadlines with help from our annual Compliance Calendar. If you have any questions about deadlines or information requested, please contact us to review today!
Read MoreAnnual Retirement Plan Questionnaire
By conducting an Annual Retirement Plan Review of your plan's performance, investment options, fees and other factors, you can identify areas that need improvement and take steps to optimize your plan's structure.
Read MoreEmployee Education: Festive Finances
With the holiday season approaching, it's natural to feel caught up in the spirit of giving and celebration. Here are festive finance tips for holiday spending this year.
Read MoreOptimizing 401(k) Plan Administration: Q4 Newsletter
Our 401(k) plan sponsor newsletter is designed to give you essential information on end-of-year administrative tasks, common plan pitfalls to avoid and helpful tax strategies for business owners.
Read MoreWrapping Up 2023: A Comprehensive Guide to End-of-Year 401(k) Tasks
As the end of 2023 draws near, those responsible for their company 401(k) plan have much to consider.
Read More2024 Contribution Limits
The 2024 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits are here! Check out the most recent changes.
Read MoreBoosting Profits and Savings: 5 Tax Strategies for Business Owners
For business owners, striking a balance between operating costs and profit is the cornerstone of success.
Read MoreTax Strategies for Business Owners: Video
Your business is one-of-a-kind and finding the right tax strategies is crucial. Discover these 5 ideas to help create a strong, tax-efficient retirement savings plan.
Read More6 Common Administrative Tasks That Can Morph Into 401(k) Plan Headaches
Managing a 401(k) plan can leave even the most seasoned administrators feeling overwhelmed. With proper support, you can simplify the complex task of retirement plan management.
Read MorePlan Sponsor Newsletter: Talent Management and Total Rewards Edition
The landscape of talent management and total rewards is transforming rapidly; it's vital to ensure that your plan design adapts to the changing times of employment. We can assist you in your quest to stay ahead of the competition and achiev
Read MoreLong-Term, Part-Time Overview for 2024
Starting on January 1, 2024, new legislation requires 401(k) plans to allow employees with more than 500 hours of service in three consecutive 12-month periods to contribute elective deferrals to the plan.
Read MoreIRS Provides Two-Year Delay in Roth Catch-Up Requirements
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has granted a two-year delay in the Roth catch-up requirements. This decision brings relief to retirement plan participants and sponsors who were facing looming compliance deadlines. Let's delve into the d
Read MoreStock Markets Impact on Retirement Savings
One of the keys to a successful retirement is to keep saving, no matter what the stock market is doing. It’s always beneficial to connect with an advisor to help understand your investments whether the stock market is up or down.
Read MoreUnlock Employee Potential with Effective and Appealing Total Rewards Program
Total reward programs include traditional salary structures along with additional perks and incentives designed to improve employee satisfaction. With this effective approach, businesses receive the benefit of improved performance while als
Read MoreSECURE Act 2.0: What 401(k) Managers Need to Know for 2024
From reducing administrative strain to offering employees support during difficult times – and even incentivizing healthy savings habits - there are a number of provisions you may want to consider adding for the upcoming new year.
Read MoreShould You Add an Automatic Safe Harbor IRA to Your Plan?
High employee turnover could lead to a rise in small 401(k) accounts. Explore how adding a Safe Harbor IRA provision to your plan may help reduce plan costs and potential fiduciary risks.
Read MoreEmployee Infographic: Your Money Check-up
This financial education resource focuses on 5 key questions to help employees assess their financial situation, from overspending to retirement and beyond. Sharing this helpful resource with your employees can be a positive step toward all
Read MoreHow Can Our 401(k) Plan Help Us Attract and Retain Star Employees?
With thoughtful design features, you can structure a 401(k) plan that stands out in a time of talent scarcity and meets your employees’ needs | Tampa, FL
Read MoreQ2 2023 Newsletter: Employee Engagement Edition
Curious about the latest trends in employee benefits to boost engagement? Check out our employer newsletter.
Read MoreVideo: The Business Case for Financial Wellness
Employees facing financial stress spend 3 hours a week dealing with personal financial issues and are two times more likely to leave their jobs. Investing in a financial wellness program can help make your employees happier and more loyal.
Read MoreHow Much is Employee Stress Costing You?
How much does financial stress cost your company? When you calculate the cost for employee turnover and productivity loss, it can really add up. But there might be a way to help.
Read More4 Ways Employers Can Create a Culture of Wellness
Employees are looking for beefed up benefits that support their social, physical, mental and financial well-being.
Read MoreIs Financial Education on Company Time Worth It?
Helping employees reduce financial stress can help improve wellness, retention and productivity – and cost a fraction of the time lost from overwhelmed employees.
Read MoreQ2 2023 Employee Newsletter: Retirement Savings and Milestones
Setting financial goals should reflect one’s lifestyle. Here are a few tips to avoid common savings mistakes and align goals intuitively
Read MoreFinancial Stress Has More Impact on Your Company Than You Think
Stressed employees are feeling the pinch; this can affect productivity, retention and engagement at work. Financial education could be an easy solution that helps your employees and overall business.
Read MorePlan Sponsor Newsletter: Fiduciary Plan Governance Q1 2023
It’s always a good time of year for reflection and goal setting. We want to help you set some retirement plan goals and become a more confident plan fiduciary.
Read MoreVideo: Selecting 401(k) Investments Made Easier
Managing a retirement plan can be a lot of work, here are 3 tips to help select 401(k) investments.
Read MoreInvestment Committee Checklist
Check out this quick checklist to make sure you don't miss anything important during your next 401(k) investment committee meeting!
Read MoreWhy Plan Fiduciaries Need to Pay Careful Attention to Retirement Plan Fees
If you have questions about managing your company’s 401(k), you are not alone! Check out these 3 common questions about 401(k) plan costs and benchmarking.
Read MoreFiduciary Best Practices: Why Investment Oversight is Important for 401(k) Committees
401(k) investment oversight can be complex, so let’s break it down. Here are a few things to help you understand your fiduciary duty, plan oversight, as well as available advisory services and protection.
Read More2023 Compliance Calendar
Stay ahead of deadlines with help from our annual Compliance Calendar. If you have any questions about deadlines or information requested, please contact us to review today!
Read MoreEmployee Newsletter: Budget Edition Q1 2023
Who has financial goals on their resolution list? Check out these tips to help stay on track with a budget.
Read MoreDefining Workplace Goals is a Vital First Step to an Effective Retirement Plan
Is your retirement plan designed to meet your company’s unique goals? Explore 3 common goals and plan design enhancements that may help reach them.
Read MoreSECURE Act 2.0 – What Employers Need to Know
The SECURE Act 2.0 is here. See its implications for retirement plans, employers and employees.
Read MoreQ4 2022: Adapting to Change Edition
The future looks toward powerful partnerships between employers and service providers, successful financial wellness programs and smooth 401(k) plan transitions.
Read MoreVideo: 4 Ways You Can Benefit from Working With a 401(k) Advisor
4 ways to give yourself a break. Watch this video (it’s short, we promise) to see how we can take some of that burden off your plate.
Read More7 Employer Considerations for a Rewarding Workplace Retirement Plan
True or false? A workplace retirement plan should benefit both the employer and employees. Hint: definitely true.
Read MoreBuild a 401(k) Dream Team with the Power of Partnership
Leverage service providers to help your 401(k) plan run more smoothly.
Read More4 Simple Steps to Help Understand the Transition to a New 401(k) Recordkeeper
Learn what to expect when changing recordkeepers to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Read More2023 Contribution Limits
The 2023 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits are here! Check out the most recent changes.
Read More8 Credit Building Tips for the Modern American
Attaining a good credit score shouldn’t intimidate anyone. Here are some helpful tips to help you build and repair your financial reputation for a long-lasting impact.
Read More5 Financial Wellness Tips Your Employees Will Thank You For
A financial wellness program can be an extremely valuable benefit, learn how it can help employees reduce stress while improving workplace productivity.
Read MoreQ3 2022 Newsletter: Innovation and Strategic Planning
Managing a 401(k) plan that aligns with the goals and needs of your business can be challenging. One way is by leveraging innovative options like maximizing savings for business owners, claiming tax credits and implementing appreciated tale
Read MoreVideo: Advantages of Retirement Plan Auto Features
Reduce the hassle of retirement plan administration by using automatic features and help your employees save without having to do anything. That's right, with the power of automatic features, you can easily lighten your administrative workl
Read More3 Tips to Help Build and Run a Successful Retirement Plan Committee
Running a retirement committee doesn’t have to be difficult. Follow these 3 informative tips to help make your team more successful!
Read More3 Fresh Ideas to Help Boost Your Employees’ Retirement Savings
Looking for ways to sweeten your recruiting and retention efforts? Use these 3 ideas to strengthen your talent management strategy by helping your employees save more and improve financial well-being.
Read More5 Ways Business Owners Can Optimize Retirement Savings
Attention Tampa Business Owners! Learn how to maximize your retirement savings and help minimize your tax burden.
Read MoreParticipant Infographic - 401(k) Distribution Options to Take Charge of Your Retirement Savings
The average American will change jobs 12 times. But what happens to their old 401(k) account? Here are 4 distribution options to consider when changing jobs or retiring.
Read MoreSECURE Act Tax Credits & 401(k) Plan Features
Have you heard about the small business tax credits and incentives in the SECURE Act? Find out more about these workplace retirement plan benefits and how they may help your company today.
Read MoreQ2 2022 Newsletter: Current Trends + Projections Edition
What do employees want - is it comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules or increased compensation? Responses range from guaranteed income options, combatting inflation worries and new creative ways that employers are tackling total reward
Read MoreRetirement Savings and Inflation
70% of employees believe that inflation is the biggest barrier to their savings success – how can employers help improve this outlook, and in the long run, employee financial outcome?
Read More10 Top Employee Total Rewards Trends to Watch in 2022
STAND OUT with a more comprehensive benefit package! To retain and attract top talent, employers need to consider new perks that reflect our changing times. The Top 10 #EmployeeBenefits Solutions >>
Read MoreTotal Rewards Programs Key to Recruiting & Retaining Top Talent
Employers, are you ready to evaluate, adjust and enhance your benefits program to keep up with workforce expectations and engage top talent?
Read MoreHow Could Inflation Impact Corporate Retirement Plans?
It’s no secret that inflation is reaching historic levels. It’s affecting you as employers, your employees and their finances. How does it affect retirement savings?
Read MoreGuide to Paying Down Student Loans
If you have an outstanding student loan, you’re not alone. Read our latest infographic with best practices to help you pay down student debt.
Read MoreEmployees Want Paychecks for Life: Pros and Cons of Guaranteed Lifetime Income
Paychecks for Life: What is Guaranteed Lifetime Income? Annuities and similar products may help address retirement income concerns.
Read MoreVideo - Building Turnover Resistant Benefits
Recruiting and retaining top employees is becoming more challenging. Employees want more than just perks; they want benefits that can help them create financial freedom, balance and recognition.
Read MoreParticipant Infographic - Cybersecurity: Protect Your Retirement Savings
Cybercriminals are well-aware that American’s have trillions of dollars in retirement savings plans. Here are key tips to help keep retirement savings safe online >>
Read More17th Annual Retirement Plan Summit
Save the date for our 17th Annual Retirement Plan Summit! Education, dinner, drinks and golf! Thursday, March 24th | Top Golf - from 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Read MoreDiversity Equity and Inclusion and its Impact on Retirement Plans
Your workforce is diverse and unique – how does your retirement plan reflect DEI efforts?
Read MoreGuide to Understanding DOL Audits
A DOL Audit is no walk in the park, but you can take preventative steps to prepare by conducting due diligence and documenting your plan actions. The Complete Guide to a DOL Audit >>
Read MoreDo ESGs Fit Into Our Retirement Plan?
Employee professional and financial values are evolving, and ESG funds are beginning to represent them in the market. Will they become part of your fiduciary consideration?
Read MoreHow to Prepare for a 401(k) Audit
If the DOL comes knocking, is your plan prepared for an audit? Be aware of red flags, how to respond and what documents to have ready.
Read MoreQ1 2022 Newsletter: Fiduciary Plan Governance Edition
Get ahead of the curve: The most anticipated topics of 2022: Important information regarding audits, ESG funds and DEI in your workplace!
Read MoreMarket in a Minute: Climate Change
Climate action is front and center for both the Biden administration and many of the world’s largest companies. Read my latest Markets in a Minute for a look at the opportunities and obstacles in the race to a clean-energy future and...
Read MoreVideo - Get to Know Your Retirement Plan Committee
If you think you’re alone in managing your 401(k) plan, think again! A Retirement Plan Committee is a dedicated group that manages investment options, oversees retirement plan administration and provides fiduciary oversight and...
Read MoreParticipant Infographic - Live your Best Life: Now and In Retirement
Americans are living longer than ever before. Life expectancy is now at 79 years old, and many employees will need to save enough to live 17+ years in retirement.1 How financially prepared are your employees to enter into this next...
Read MoreWho’s on your Retirement Plan Committee?
Retirement plan committees are super important; they set the direction and priorities of the company’s retirement plan. These actions (or inactions) can have a huge impact on how successful employees are at preparing for...
Read More2022 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
The new Retirement Plan Contribution Limits are official! The following limits are going up for 2022: Maximum contributions for 401(k), 403(b) and 547 increases to $20,500 The annual additions limit for defined contribution plans...
Read MorePlan Sponsor Guide: Year End Wrap Up
With Cycle 3 deadlines fast approaching, now is a great time to review your retirement plan. Measuring your retirement plan’s data provides key information to help increase its competitiveness, which can be extremely helpful in...
Read MoreThe Tale of Two Economies: Promoting Workplace Benefits in a K-Shaped Economy
More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, there are signs of recovery in the U.S. Millions of vaccines have been administered, businesses and offices are reopening and life is starting to look more like it did pre-pandemic. All this...
Read MoreYou Can’t Talk About That at Work: Tackling Financial FAQs
Talking about money is tricky, especially at work. While it may seem too personal for work and easier to avoid the conversation, the effects can have a lasting effect on a company. More and more forward-thinking employers are starting...
Read MoreQ4 2021 Newsletter - Strategic Thinking Edition
As we begin to say goodbye to 2021, let’s look forward to the new year by addressing employee financial habits after COVID, how a K-shape economy is impacting your workplace and how your retirement plan committee plays an...
Read More20 Questions to Benchmark Your 401(k) Plan
When was the last time you reviewed your retirement plan - 5 years ago, 3 years ago? If it has been over a year, it may be time to benchmark your retirement plan, but it doesn’t have to be a chore this time around. After your...
Read MoreDo You Want to Be Taxed Now or Later?
Your employees may have questions about one of the first decisions they will need to make – do they want to contribute to a Roth 401(k) or Traditional 401(k)? No matter how you slice it, taxes, income brackets and contribution...
Read More2022 Deadline Nears: Now is the Perfect Time to Review Your Retirement Plan Design
For the millions of business owners that offer a workplace retirement plan, the COVID-19 pandemic created many financial difficulties. However, as the economic climate improves, there is an opportunity for employers to refresh their...
Read MoreQuestionnaire: Do You Know the Different Types of Workplace Retirement Plans?
Help your employees save with a plan that fits your unique organization! Each type of retirement plan comes with its own set of features and tax advantage strategies for employees and employers. Knowing the different types of workplace...
Read MoreSEPs, MEPs and PEPs: Discover the Differences and Ideas for Your Workplace Retirement Plan
Just ask anyone: Uncle Sam and the retirement industry love acronyms. Another was added in December 2020—PEP—which conveniently rhymes with MEP and SEP. The three plan types are 401(k) cousins[1] meaning they share many...
Read MoreCARES Act Aftermath: What Plan Sponsors Need to Do
The CARES Act gave plan participants quick access to funds during the COVID crisis, although only about 6% of participants took advantage of the options offered.[1] However, as a plan sponsor you must understand your own obligations...
Read MoreNewsletter - Measurement + Strategic Planning Edition
As the first half of the year phases out, it’s time to focus on measuring and begin strategic planning for your retirement plan. There’s a lot of new items on the agenda this year, from the CARES Act rules for repayment of...
Read MoreVideo - 12 Types of Financial Education Employees Need
Each of your employees is unique with their own individual lifestyle path. That said, your employees need guidance to make smarter decisions about their money so they can learn not only how to save today but how to build wealth for the...
Read MoreParticipant Infographic - 3 Ways to Confront Your Financial Fears
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Read MoreStop Retirement Savings Setbacks
The global pandemic has had a staggering effect on the economic lives of millions, driving them to actions that could have long-lasting effects on their retirement savings. Facing unprecedented strain caused by the COVID-19 crisis,...
Read MoreA CFO's Guide to Financial Wellness
When employees are financially stressed, they spend three or more hours a week – approximately 150 hours per year – worrying about personal finances or dealing with them at work.[1] A financial wellness program is a soft...
Read MoreNormalize Retirement Savings Habits
Many American workers struggled financially before the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, it isn’t surprising that this crisis could greatly hinder their ability to reach their retirement income goals. Indeed, more than three-quarters...
Read More5 Reasons to Rethink Financial Wellness
Employees are worried about their finances. They worry about them in the evenings, on weekends and during working hours. Plus, with the increased stress caused by the pandemic, it’s no secret your workforce could use some help....
Read MoreQ2 2021 Newsletter - Financial Wellness Edition
We are excited to welcome Q2 with the theme of Financial Wellness! This quarter, we are going to touch on some important topics that impact your bottom line and the financial health of your employees. Read the Newsletter
Read MoreVideo: 4 Actions to Help Reduce Retirement Plan Litigation
How can you reduce your fiduciary liability, protect yourself and your participants? Here are four straightforward actions to take to help reduce plan litigation.
Read MoreFidelity Bond Requirements for Plan Sponsors
If you sponsor a company retirement plan as a benefit for your employees, you may be required to maintain a type of insurance called a “fidelity bond.” The purpose of a fidelity bond, also known as a “surety bond...
Read MoreNew Comparability Plans
One of the most common goals for a 401(k) plan is to provide a savings vehicle for the company’s owner and their employees. However, one problem—the IRS caps the amount of annual contributions participants can make. For...
Read MoreERISA Update: 5 Big Changes Plan Sponsors Need to Know
What’s on the ERISA agenda for 2021? Here are 5 important changes that plan sponsors should be paying attention to.
Read MoreThree Pillars of Wellness: Mental, Physical, and Financial Guide
Help your employees beat the winter blues with this mental, physical and financial guide to wellness! Share this infographic with your employees >>
Read MoreAnnual Retirement Plan Checklist
As a fiduciary, one of the important areas of compliance involves the many documents that are part of your plan administration. Here is our “just the basics” Annual Retirement Plan Checklist for fiduciaries >>
Read MoreThe Importance of a Retirement Plan Committee & Annual Reviews
Retirement plan committees wear many hats, including reviewing plan performance, investments and fees annually to ensure the plan is on track toward achieving key goals. Here is key information your committee should review every year.
Read MoreNEW 2021 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits!
The IRS has announced cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2020. For company retirement plans, the most recognized highlights include: The following...
Read MoreStaying the Course through Volatile Markets
Turbulent times can bring turbulent markets. Many factors cause chaotic swings in the investing world including housing bubbles, political elections, international instability, and as we have seen recently, a global health pandemic....
Read MoreSeeking, Finding and Consolidating Your Accounts
The average person has 12 jobs during the course of their career.[1] That’s a lot of jobs — and a lot of 401(k) accounts! Around 25 million Americans have left money behind in an old 401(k) when leaving a job.[2] It’s...
Read MoreQ4 2020: News and Information for Employers
With 2021 approaching fast, it’s time to start thinking about end-of-year initiatives to thrive in the “new normal” and keep your company’s retirement plan on track. Our newsletter covers strategic topics such...
Read MoreTracking Down Your Missing Participants
If you have terminated participants with balances in your 401(k) plan, some of whom you can’t locate, you’re not alone; missing participants are an industry-wide problem. What is a missing participant? A missing participant...
Read MoreMissing Participants: End of the Year Clean Up
As a plan fiduciary, you are responsible for your keeping track of former employees with account balances, a.k.a. missing participants. The DOL and IRS are paying more attention to plan sponsors’ efforts to identify and locate...
Read MoreWhy it’s Important to Review, Refresh, and Revise Retirement Plan Documents
You likely recognize the importance of seeing your doctor for an annual physical to keep your health in tip-top shape, or taking your car in for routine maintenance to keep it running like new. But what about checking the health of...
Read MoreMarket Volatility: We’ve been here before. History of Market returns
Turbulent times can bring turbulent stock markets, leaving your employees worried! Market downturns, as we know, are a part of any investing life cycle and experts agree it is best to stay invested. Encouraging your participants to...
Read MoreQ3 2020: News and Information for Employers
The first half of this year has been like nothing we have ever seen before --from record high employment to record unemployment, stimulus packages, the CARES Act, and of course the pandemic itself! As a plan sponsor, you have been...
Read More5 Ways Total Rewards Can Help Recruit Top Talent
A good total rewards program helps you attract and retain the best possible talent for your organization. Add a great workplace culture and environment and you could be on your way to becoming an employer of choice among job-seekers....
Read MorePros and Cons of Taking Coronavirus-Related Distributions from Retirement Saving
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly shaken our economy to the core. Many businesses have struggled to keep their doors open which has caused unemployment claims to soar. Record unemployment, coupled with a U.S. society that has an...
Read More401(k) Matching Formulas
Offering a retirement plan shows your employees that you are committed to helping them save for their future. A matching formula is a great way to give a little bit more to your employees and increase contributions! There are many...
Read More4 Qualified Plan Tax Advantages for Employers
By choosing to offer your employees a 401(k) plan, you’re sending a powerful message — that you’re invested in their future and committed to helping them work towards financial security in their retirement. As a...
Read MoreHousehold Budgeting Worksheet
It is normal for working Americans to experience some form of financial hardship. When employees have proper financial wellness education, they can develop the mindset to see the long-term impact of their savings decisions. It all...
Read More3 Fiduciary Action Items During Turbulent Times
COVID-19 has brought many updates, changes, and challenges, and we know the stress this can place on a plan sponsor. While things are constantly changing, one thing remains the same – your status as a fiduciary. Your...
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