Opinions

Jay Schmitt, Strategic Benefits Advisors, discusses how plan sponsors can check their plans periodically to make sure they are error-free and in compliance.

Ryan McGlothlin and Michael Clark, with River and Mercantile, say it’s imperative to first understand the nature of future cash requirements to be able to hone in on...

Michael Barry, president of O3 Plan Advisory Services LLC, discusses how interest rate “stabilization” is still needed in this era of sustained low interest rates and suggests improvements...

The president and chief operating officer of Nationwide Financial makes a case for how passage of the SECURE Act will improve Americans’ retirement security.

Michael Clark, with River and Mercantile, describes what DB plan sponsors should do to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities when implementing a pension risk transfer.

A managed volatility approach can significantly improve target-date funds’ risk and return profile—especially helpful for participants near retirement.

Experts from Groom Law Group and Cammack Retirement Group answer questions concerning retirement plan administration and regulations.

Michael Barry, president of O3 Plan Advisory Services LLC, contemplates whether questions asked in the DOL’s e-disclosure proposal could lead to more improvements.

A checklist of five things for retirement plan sponsors to consider when choosing target-date funds (TDFs).

Sometimes, with retirement plan litigation settlements, the most telling detail and the true value to participants is in the nonmonetary terms.

A well-designed, employee-centric retirement plan makes all the difference.

Attorneys with Groom Law Group provide an extensive explanation of the IRS’ new guidance on 403(b) plan remedial amendment periods.

Michael Barry, president of O3 Plan Advisory Services LLC, discusses how differing views by courts in various ERISA cases results in no clear guidance.

Tricia Blazier, with Allsup, discusses a way for employers to address older workers’ health benefits concerns.

As corporate America considers its practical and moral obligations to employees, a logical place for it to focus is on helping each one become more financially secure—both now...

Bruce Jensen, with Hub International, discusses considerations for plan sponsors when searching for a new retirement plan adviser.

Trevor Bare, with Conrad Siegel, discusses the differences between ESOPs and 401(k) plans and how offering both can better prepare employees for retirement.

Michael Barry, president of O3 Plan Advisory Services LLC, explains how, in the long run, decreases in interest rates drive up costs for DC plan participants to provide...

Andy Adams and Jay Schmitt, with Strategic Benefits Advisors, discuss what plan sponsors should consider in a changing benefits outsourcing market.