401k Plan Design: Corporate Structure And Controlled Groups

corporate structure shapes 401k plan design

Many employers have complicated corporate structures. These may include subsidiaries, holding companies, brother-sister corporations, or a related service group. Consequently, certain corporate structures may directly affect an employer’s 401k plan. The Internal Revenue Code provides that all employees of all employers that are part of the same “controlled group” of corporations be treated as employees [...]

Organizing Your Retirement Plan Fiduciary File

organizing 401k fiduciary file

As a plan sponsor and fiduciary of your company’s retirement plan, keeping an up-to-date fiduciary file is critical. To begin, we recommend preparing your file in four key sections; contents of each section could include the following: Documents:Plan Document, IRS Determination Letter, Summary Plan Description, Investment Policy Statement, 404(c) Policy Statement and Notice, Form 5500s; [...]


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