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401k Fiduciary Liability: 2026 Guide for Plan Sponsors

Did you know that ERISA class-action lawsuits nearly doubled in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in previous years? With a 95%…

Under ERISA, fiduciary status isn’t a badge you choose to wear. It’s a legal weight you carry the moment you exercise discretion over your…

Benchmarking is not merely a price-shopping exercise; it is a legal defense mechanism that validates the prudence of your plan governance. We…

If you are still signing your company’s Form 5500, you aren’t just managing a retirement plan; you’re personally carrying the legal weight of every…

The signature on your Form 5500 is far more than a routine administrative task; it is a legal attestation that places your personal and corporate…

Most plan sponsors don’t realize that a simple spreadsheet error in your eligibility tracking retirement plan process isn’t just a clerical mistake;…

Research from FuturePlan indicates that errors exist in over 75% of retirement plans, often stemming from simple payroll oversights that lead to…

The 15th business day of the following month isn’t a safe harbor; it’s a maximum deadline that often signals you’re already in violation of ERISA…

Signing your company’s Form 5500 isn’t just a routine administrative task; it’s a personal assumption of legal liability that can haunt you during a…

Most small business owners mistakenly believe their recordkeeper or payroll provider is the one legally responsible for plan errors. In reality, the…