Is a PEP Right for You?

Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) are a new way for employers to outsource their fiduciary responsibility to a team of professionals.

What to Keep on Your Radar and a Wish List for 2022

There will be many challenges for benefits professionals in 2022. Here are some of the issues.

Why Don't More 401(k) Plans Offer Annuities?

Fiduciary Advice, Qualified Retirement PlanCarol BuckmannNovember 12, 2021401k, lifetimeincome, annuities

401(k) Fee Disclosures Aren't Doing the Job-GAO Recommends Changes

It’s time to make 401(k) fee disclosures easier for participants to understand.

Fiduciary Advice, Qualified Retirement PlanCarol BuckmannSeptember 29, 2021401k, fees, feedisclsoure, GAOreport

Carol Buckmann Quoted in Article on Managed Accounts

Carol Buckmann is quoted in this article on a new lawsuit challenging the fees paid for 401(k) managed accounts.

Recordkeeper Consolidation Triggers Fiduciary Responsibilities

What are your responsibilities if your recordkeeper has been bought by another business?

Fiduciary Advice, Qualified Retirement PlanCarol BuckmannAugust 31, 2021rfp

Carol Buckmann Quoted in PLANSPONSOR Article

Steps for Plan Sponsors to Limit Liability

Who is Responsible for Plan Mistakes? Benefits of Outsourcing Plan Administration

More plan sponsors should consider outsourcing plan administration.

Should 401(k) Accounts Hold Bitcoin?

401(k) fiduciaries need to understand the risks of cryptocurrency investments.

Hiring an Investment Manager? Go Beyond the RFP Responses

Practical tips for digging beneath the RFP responses.

Part 2 of "Using Mandatory Arbitration to Avoid ERISA Class Actions" Analyzes Recent Legal Decisions on Whether Plan Sponsors Can Compel Arbitration

Part 2 of the series, Carol Buckmann continues to explore if, when and how mandatory arbitration clauses can be used to rein in the significant increase in fiduciary breach class actions.

Firm News, Fiduciary AdviceCarol BuckmannJune 22, 2021Fiduciary, fiduciaryresponsibility

Bloomberg Law Publishes Three-Part Series by Carol Buckmann on Using Mandatory Arbitration to Avoid ERISA Class Actions

Bloomberg Law publishes three-part series by Carol Buckmann on Using Mandatory Arbitration to Avoid ERISA Class Actions.

Firm News, Fiduciary AdviceCarol BuckmannJune 17, 2021ERISAlitigation, ERISA

Webinar: Not Doing RFPs for your Retirement Plan? Learn Why This Can Be a Costly Mistake Your Organization is Making.

Carol Buckmann to speak at the Twelve Points Retirement Advisors’ webinar, “Not Doing RFPs for your Retirement Plan? Learn Why This Can Be a Costly Mistake Your Organization is Making,” on June 17, 2021 @ 12:00 p.m..

Fiduciary Advice, Firm NewsCarol BuckmannJune 7, 2021Fiduciary, fiduciary responsibility