PLANSPONSOR Magazine

We all have them: those front-line experiences that are -inevitable when one deals with the variety—and sensitivity—of issues associated with human beings and critical life events.

Over the course of my career, I've had various—and varying—commutes. Those have been everything from long train rides to short drives, and back to longer drives—and there was...

Each month, Bells & Whistles highlights recent product introductions that plan sponsors may find of interest.

Ours is a business bounded by laws—at least as much as any, if not more than most. If we are largely spared the intrusions of the occasional vagaries...

Small-plan 401(k) lawsuit targets three providers over allegations of excessive fees and inadequate disclosure

Albert Einstein once said that a person who has never made a mistake never tried anything new. That is an encouraging perspective for those who make a living...

12 things you should know about asset-allocation funds

Steven Harris, Dennis F. Ramos, on Behalf of Themselves and All Others Similarly Situated, v. Amgen, Inc., Frank J. Biondi, Jr.; Jerry D. Choate; Frank C. Herringer; Gilbert...

Demographics and generational transfers of wealth

Ready for another federal reporting requirement?

A client recently asked about the fiduciary responsibilities of the board of directors of the sponsor of a 401(k) plan. This column is a summary of my answer.