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Alright. We’ve covered the WHY. We’ve covered the WHAT. Now it’s time for Part 3 in our Back to the Fiduciary Basics series…The WHO (No, not the band. Different Who.) So far, we’ve established that fiduciary responsibility is real in the world of retirement plans. AND a 3(16) fiduciary takes on a long list of...Read More

Charlottesville, VA (July 15, 2026) – Blue Ridge Associates (“Blue Ridge”), a leading provider of administration and compliance solutions for employer-sponsored, tax-advantaged equity compensation and savings benefit plans, announced today that it has acquired Economic Group Pension Services (“EGPS”). The addition of EGPS represents a landmark milestone for Blue Ridge, fundamentally transforming the organization’s size...Read More

If you grew up playing Super Mario Bros. on your Nintendo, you remember the moment Mario hit that first Super Mushroom and leveled up. Suddenly? Stronger. Harder to knock out. More resilient. That’s exactly what the right plan features can do for retirement plans. Let’s talk about three power-ups that elevate plan benefits and reduce...Read More

Who’s Doing All This Stuff If It’s Not You? If you missed it, the first blog in our Back to the Basics, Fiduciary Style series was the origin story—why fiduciaries exist. This one is the behind‑the‑scenes montage. You know the part of the movie where the hero is calmly doing their job… while a thousand...Read More

We put a few of our retirement plan experts in the hot seat with a mix of quick-hit questions — some about their work, some just for fun — to give you a clearer snapshot of the people behind the plans. From how they approach their roles to the little quirks that make them who...Read More

When most people think “retirement plan,” their brain immediately jumps to the headliners: 401(k)s, profit sharing, cash balance plans. Solid. Popular. Everywhere. But today, we’re heading off the main stage and into the retirement plan speakeasy—where the lesser-known, highly strategic plans hang out. These plans aren’t right for everyone… but for the right employer or...Read More