The 401(k) Investment Policy Statement: Your Blueprint for Prudent Plan Governance
A 401(k) Investment Policy Statement (IPS) ensures ERISA compliance, guides fiduciaries in prudent plan governance, defines investment criteria, mandates monitoring, and supports audit readiness.
401(k) Plan Audit Requirements: Thresholds, Deadlines, and a Practical Compliance Checklist
This guide clarifies 401(k) audit triggers, participant-count rules, and deadlines, emphasizing ERISA compliance. Admin316’s 3(16) fiduciary services aid audit readiness, risk reduction, and timely Form 5500 filing.
401(k) Fee Disclosure Requirements: A Practical Guide for Plan Sponsors and Fiduciaries
This guide outlines 401(k) fee disclosure rules under ERISA 404a-5 and 408(b)(2), emphasizing compliance, fiduciary duties, fee benchmarking, and how Admin316’s 3(16) services reduce fiduciary risk and ensure regulatory adherence.
ERISA Compliance Checklist: A Practical Guide for Plan Sponsors and HR Leaders
This guide outlines key ERISA compliance tasks, fiduciary duties, and risk management for plan sponsors. Admin316 offers independent 3(16) fiduciary services, ensuring timely filings, fee oversight, and compliance reviews to reduce liability.
401(k) Fiduciary Responsibilities: How a 3(16) Partner Reduces Risk
This guide explains 401(k) fiduciary duties, common compliance risks, and how partnering with a 3(16) fiduciary like Admin316 reduces liability, ensures ERISA compliance, and streamlines plan management.
ERISA Compliance Challenges Plan Sponsors Must Fix Before They Become Liabilities
Plan sponsors must address ERISA compliance gaps—like late deferrals, service provider oversight, audit readiness, cybersecurity, and document updates—to avoid liabilities and protect participants.
Fiduciary Risk 101 for Small and Mid-Sized Employers
Small and mid-sized employers face fiduciary risks managing retirement plans under ERISA. Admin316’s independent 3(16) services reduce liability, ensure compliance, enhance governance, and protect plan security.
