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3(16) fiduciary service definitions vary widely across the retirement plan marketplace. To ensure business owners are getting the services they want and need, it’s important they ask the right questions as they navigate the buying process. To help, we’ve compiled a list of questions for employers to ask potential 3(16) fiduciaries on the journey to...Read More

Growing up, my dad worked with contractors through the government. In addition, my husband has worked as a contractor for 20 years, running a plumbing business. So, needless to say, construction companies and workers have always been near and dear to my heart. I speak the language, I understand the mentality, I see the potential....Read More

The case of the successful private practice and the disappearing taxes Plan Sponsor Scenario A small, successful doctor’s office, was comprised of a husband and wife and a few part-time college students. The owners were paying $250,000 in quarterly taxes to the IRS, as directed by their CPA. Unfortunately, the owners (in their late 50s/early...Read More

A great third-party administrator (TPA) truly helps employers meet their goals – selecting the best plan design for their business, maximizing savings, minimizing taxes and liability, and more. Not all TPAs are the same; some stand in exemplary light.  Increasingly complex regulations, escalating cybersecurity risks, and rising penalties for non-compliance provide ample reasoning to thoroughly...Read More

What is a cash balance plan and what are the benefits? Cash balance plans help business owners fund and deduct very large employer contributions. These plans allow employers to contribute significantly more than they can with a typical 401(k) plan. They are also a great way to reduce the company tax burden. Cash balance plans...Read More