The group that certifies financial professionals argues that the new rule will cover important regulatory gaps and not hinder investment advice for retirement savers.
A Pennsylvania federal judge ruled that an expert witness to the plaintiffs was unreliable, dismissing the argument that the plan paid excessive fees to its recordkeeper Alight.
With new fiduciary standards in place under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, it is important for plan sponsors to be diligent when managing their health care plans.
Strong committees can serve both as a boon for participants and protection for audit and litigation risk, according to panelists at this year’s PLANSPONSOR National Conference.
A lawsuit against the Pennsylvania-based company has alleged the plan’s recordkeeper fees were higher –than average and that the plan included higher-cost investments instead of cheaper ones.