Fiduciary Forum PLANSPONSOR 2026 Issue One

The ‘Gift’ of Voluntary Benefits

This seeming perk for all can potentially make the sponsor liable

Reported by

Sarah Bassler Millar

Art by Joe Ciardiello

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