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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is putting sales of 403(b) plans to teachers under its scrutiny. Where did this come from? And what does it mean?
In June 2019, the SEC announced two new initiatives that it said built on its ongoing efforts to protect retail investors: The Teachers...
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In MarketBeat, Nevin Adams writes that a recent Issue Brief by EBRI, provides a reminder of the need to be careful about blind reliance on data, even from a credible source, that looks suspicious.
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Tech Talk addresses where on the Form 5500SF one enters data concerning a representative’s (broker/dealer) commissions.
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Another state legislature is moving forward with a state-run retirement savings program for private sector employees—this time in the form of an open MEP.
Introduced by Delegates Hala Ayala (D-Prince William) and Ibraheem Samirah (D-Fairfax/Loudoun), the Virginia House of Delegates on Feb. 6...
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A session of the recent 2020 NTSA Summit provided an in-depth look at 457 plans.
Mark Heisler, Chief Executive Officer of ADMIN Partners, LLC, shared his insights on 457 deferred compensation plans, which offer many benefits to both sponsors and participants. Here are nine things he suggested...
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Following up on a recent meeting with the Department of Labor, the American Retirement Association has outlined a number of items requiring additional guidance under the SECURE Act.
In the Feb. 12 letter, ARA recommended that the items listed below be the subject of DOL guidance, in the...
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The American Retirement Association has outlined a number of high priority clarifications needed following passage of the SECURE Act.
In a letter dated Feb. 12, the ARA submitted to Carol Weiser, Benefits Tax Counsel at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, a list of “certain issues related to...
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The impact of the SECURE Act—the most significant retirement-related legislation in more than a decade—is well-known in many respects. Among the lesser-known impacts of the new law are those on 403(b) plans. A Feb. 11 NTSA webinar discussed them.
Andrew Remo, the American Retirement Association...
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A great session at the recent 2020 NTSA Summit featured speakers who addressed what plan sponsors are concerned about and how to better serve them.
Speakers included Scott Hayes from the advisor side of the industry; Mark Heisler, representing the TPAs; and Jack Towarnicky, coming from the...
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Non-ERISA 403(b) plans are exempt from the ERISA Section 408(b)(2) requirements. It’s important to distinguish the difference between an ERISA and non-ERISA plan.
A basic definition of ERISA vs. non-ERISA includes the employer’s involvement.
In an ERISA plan, an employer chooses the...
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