November 21 2022

A Guide to SIMPLE IRAs and 401(k)s for TPAs

Note: The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 made several changes to the rules related to SIMPLEs. Accordingly, some of the information in this article may be outdated. In the retirement plan world, SIMPLE stands for Savings Incentive Match PLan for Employees. T...

June 17 2020

Understanding Your Role as a 401(k) Plan Sponsor: Am I a Fiduciary?

Retirement planning has become top of mind for many Americans in today’s economy. Fortunately, most businesses now offer 401(k) plans to attract new talent and compensate existing employees, helping them plan for their financial futures beyond their ...

September 11 2019

Three Things You Should Be Doing as a Plan Sponsor

If you sponsor a 401(k) plan, you are likely working with great partners. You probably work with an advisor who maintains the investment lineup. You are also probably working with a Third Party Administrator (TPA) who handles the daily administration...

May 16 2018

What the Heck is a TPA ... and Why Do You Need One?

Let’s ask Siri. Or Alexa. Or maybe we’ll Google “TPA.” Okay, so Google says “TPA” means Tissue Plasminogen Activator! And if you’re an M.D. (I suppose I should clarify that means Medical Doctor), Tissue Plasminogen Activator is the only thing TPA sta...