Occasionally, there is a disconnect between plan sponsors and auditors about what the audit is all about and why it is required.

Many plan sponsors are unaware of the audit requirement and are surprised when advised by their TPA that an audit is required.

Many plan sponsors struggle with how to encourage their employees to participate in a retirement plan. One way to help increase employee plan participation - with evidence of success - is by including an auto contribution arrangement, or more commonly known as an auto enrollment feature, to their company plan design.

Now more than ever it is more important that all fiduciaries have a clear understanding of the new Department of Labor rules promoting fee transparency and minimum disclosure requirements.

Did you know? The greatest number of errors commonly discovered during a plan audit relate to the use of an improper definition of plan compensation.

The importance of maintaining plan documents cannot be over emphasized. It is one of the most common compliance issues employers face when offering retirement plan benefits.

Capture plan sponsor’s attention and present the practical ways they can mitigate their fiduciary liability with the use of this video, “Managing Risk with Co-Fiduciaries.”

Given the recent changes made to the fiduciary rule, many plan sponsors are unclear of what updates apply to them and the responsibilities associated with their role.

Are your retirement plan clients aware that as an employer sponsoring an ERISA plan they have a fiduciary responsibility? We’re guessing that many still haven’t gotten the message.

An easy to use template to quickly get your firm on the way to putting a plan into place.

The telephone is a vital lifeline for your clients, After all, customers can form lasting impressions about your firm simply by the way they're treated during a phone call. This tip sheet aims to take telephone skills to the next level.

When used properly email can be a fast and powerful tool for client communication, however there are a number of pitfalls that can lead to client frustration. Use this tip sheet to raise the bar for email communications with your clients.