Resources and Links
Below are some resources we feel are helpful to both plan sponsors and investment professionals servicing the qualified plan market.
Retirement Plan Expenses:
Understanding Retirement Plan Fees And Expenses
401(k) Plan Fee Disclosure Tool
PSCA's Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan Cost Disclosure Worksheet
Investment Review Software:
Fi360.com
Plan Tools
The Center for Due Diligence
Morningstar.com
Fitchratings.com
The 401k Exchange
FactSet for Investment Managers
Investment Fiduciary Issues:
DOL 10 Questions to Ask of your Advisor
Meeting Your Fiduciary Responsibilities
Article on The Fiduciary Duty to Ask for Help
Investment Policy Statement Software:
Rowe Decision Analytics
Organizations:
National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators (NAGDCA)
Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)
Public Retirement Institute (PRI)
Pension Research Council (PRC)
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP)
International Association for Financial Planning
Profit Sharing 401(k) Council of America (PSCA)
American Savings Education Council (ASEC)
National Pre-Retirement Education Association (NPEA)
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA)
Recommended Newsletters:
Employee Plans News
Department of Labor
Internal Revenue Service
Plan Sponsor Magazine
Profit Sharing Council of America
Other Helpful Links:
BenefitsLink
401kHelpCenter
Selecting An Auditor For Your Employee Benefit Plan
Reporting and Disclosure Guide for Employee Benefit Plans
401k Plans for Small Businesses
Troubleshooters Guide to Filing the ERISA Annual Report (Form 5500)
Pension Plans and ERISA
Frequently Asked Questions on the Small Pension Plan Audit Waiver Regulation
Exemption Procedures Under Federal Pension Law
EXPRO Exemptions Under Prohibited Transaction Exemption 96-62
Individual Exemptions Under Title I of ERISA
DFVC Fact Sheet
VFCP Fact Sheet
DOL Report of the Working Group on Optional Professional Management In Defined Contribution Plans
Publications:
Pensions & Investments Magazine
Employee Benefit News
Employee Benefits Journal
FSS Sites:
Financial Service Standard Home
401k Service Solution Home (for Plan Sponsors)
401k Service Training Home (for Plan Advisors)
401k Service Training Program Brochure
401k Service Training Enrollment Form
Code of Ethics
Continuing Education Requirements
Complaint Procedures
