The Retirement Income Challenge in 401(k) Plans: Overcoming Legal Obstacles

Plan sponsors have been concerned about their fiduciary responsibilities for the selection of insurance companies to provide guaranteed income in their defined contribution plans, such as 401(k) plans. The SECURE Act of 2019 created an easy-to-satisfy fiduciary safe harbor to protect plan sponsors and to facilitate insured retirement income in those plans.

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Inclusion of Guaranteed Retirement Income Solutions in 401(k) Plans: Impact of SECURE 2.0

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 expressed Congressional policy to encourage defined contribution plans, such as 401(k) plans, to offer insured retirement income to their participants. The Act included several provisions that ease compliance barriers when insured income products are offered in plans.

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ERISA Moments Ep. 20: Automatic Portability of Safe Harbor IRAs and the DOL Guidance

Take a quick dive into the exciting world of ERISA with Faegre Drinker benefits and executive compensation attorneys Fred Reish and Brad Campbell. In this quick-hit series of updates, Fred and Brad offer a high-level view of current trends and recent ERISA developments. See the newest episode, Automatic Portability of Safe Harbor IRAs and the DOL Guidance, below.

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ERISA Moments Ep. 19: The Fiduciary Rule: Effective Date and Lawsuits

Take a quick dive into the exciting world of ERISA with Faegre Drinker benefits and executive compensation attorneys Fred Reish and Brad Campbell. In this quick-hit series of updates, Fred and Brad offer a high-level view of current trends and recent ERISA developments. See the newest episode, The Fiduciary Rule: Effective Date and Lawsuits, below.

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ERISA Moments Ep. 18: Plan Sponsors and SECURE 2.0: IRS “Grab Bag” Guidance

Take a quick dive into the exciting world of ERISA with Faegre Drinker benefits and executive compensation attorneys Fred Reish and Brad Campbell. In this quick-hit series of updates, Fred and Brad offer a high-level view of current trends and recent ERISA developments. See the newest episode, Plan Sponsors and SECURE 2.0: IRS “Grab Bag” Guidance, below.

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ERISA Moments Ep. 17: The DOL Fiduciary Proposal’s Impact on Banks and Trust Departments

Take a quick dive into the exciting world of ERISA with Faegre Drinker benefits and executive compensation attorneys Fred Reish and Brad Campbell. In this quick-hit series of updates, Fred and Brad offer a high-level view of current trends and recent ERISA developments. See the newest episode, The DOL Fiduciary Proposal’s Impact on Banks and Trust Departments, below.

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ERISA Moments Ep. 16: DOL Fiduciary Hearings and Comment Letters: Part 2

Take a quick dive into the exciting world of ERISA with Faegre Drinker benefits and executive compensation attorneys Fred Reish and Brad Campbell. In this quick-hit series of updates, Fred and Brad offer a high-level view of current trends and recent ERISA developments. See the newest episode, DOL Fiduciary Hearings and Comment Letters: Part 2, below.

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ERISA Moments Ep. 15: DOL Fiduciary Hearings and Comment Letters: Part 1

Take a quick dive into the exciting world of ERISA with Faegre Drinker benefits and executive compensation attorneys Fred Reish and Brad Campbell. In this quick-hit series of updates, Fred and Brad offer a high-level view of current trends and recent ERISA developments. See the newest episode, DOL Fiduciary Hearings and Comment Letters: Part 1, below.

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ERISA Moments Ep. 14: What do PTEs 2020-02 and 84-24 Require For Rollover Recommendations?

Take a quick dive into the exciting world of ERISA with Faegre Drinker benefits and executive compensation attorneys Fred Reish and Brad Campbell. In this quick-hit series of updates, Fred and Brad offer a high-level view of current trends and recent ERISA developments. See the newest episode, What do PTEs 2020-02 and 84-24 Require For Rollover Recommendations?, below.

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ERISA Moments Ep. 13: Rollover Recommendations Will be Fiduciary Advice…And What About Withdrawals?

Take a quick dive into the exciting world of ERISA with Faegre Drinker benefits and executive compensation attorneys Fred Reish and Brad Campbell. In this quick-hit series of updates, Fred and Brad offer a high-level view of current trends and recent ERISA developments. See the newest episode, Rollover Recommendations Will be Fiduciary Advice…And What About Withdrawals?, below.

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