by Paul Fennell | Oct 1, 2018 | Articles
A Regulatory Update On October 22, 2018, the Department of Labor (DOL) released proposed regulations that expand the availability of multiple employer plans (MEPs) that are considered single plans under ERISA purposes. The proposal represents a rapid response to the...
by Paul Fennell | Oct 1, 2018 | Articles
This column aims to communicate some essential, but widely misunderstood, actuarial and investment concepts, and to aid employers with DB plans in understanding what they have and what to do with them. Read full article…
by Paul Fennell | Sep 7, 2018 | Articles
Legislators love ‘em, sponsors want ‘em, so why should 401(k) advisors offer ‘em? Top MEP expert and advocate Pete Swisher runs through the pros and cons of the multiple employer plan design, and the opportunity they present for all involved. Read full...
by Paul Fennell | Sep 1, 2018 | Articles
The Executive Order of August 31, 2018 set the stage for new regulatory guidance that appears likely to lead to an expansion of the use of multiple employer plans (MEPs). Listen to webinar…
by Paul Fennell | Sep 1, 2018 | Articles
On the Friday before Memorial Day 2012, the DOL published guidanceon open multiple employer plans (open MEPs) saying they are not “single plans” under ERISA, and thereby slowed participation in MEPs. Pentegra responded at that time by publishing Pentegra’s Stance on...
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