SERVICES
Plan Design Oversight
Review Plan design features, Plan demographics, Comparable Benchmarking Reports, Plan Sponsor budgets and targets, to ensure that the Plan design is competitive, compliant and conducive to meet the Retirement Plan Committee’s goals and objectives
Due Diligence Oversight
Provide the Retirement Plan Committee with the proper guidance and required oversight of the Employee Benefit Plan; This includes Plan meeting preparation and attendance, preparation and documentation of meeting minutes, follow-up on action items and documentation of tasks
Plan Administration and Regulatory Compliance Oversight
Engage with the Plan Sponsor and Recordkeeper, to review Plan administration and documents for accuracy (i.e. definition of compensation); Review new regulations and make suggestions for Plan document changes, as needed
Vendor Performance Review
Review work products provided by all vendors performing plan administration services for accuracy and timeliness
Fee Disclosures and Benchmaking
Review ERISA 408(b)(2) fee disclosures; Conduct Fee Benchmarking Studies
Investment Policy Statement
Provide the Plan Sponsor with an Investment Policy Statement, including updates and revisions, as needed
Mergers & Acquisitions
Employee Benefit Plan Review and Comparisons
Plan Budget Consulting
Review and advise on ERISA Budget and forfeiture monies
Plan Audit Assistance
Provide oversight and guidance
M&A Benefit Services
We perform a due diligence overview of Qualified and Non-Qualified Plans during the M&A process as well as a review of all Plans that will be subject to change due to any M&A activity. We also offer opportunities for capital investment, direct lending as well as cost and fiduciary benefit through various roll up strategies
Exit Planning Services
Certified Exit Planning Advisors specialize in helping business owners plan for a successful exit from their business. Our services include developing strategies for business transitions, including sales, succession planning and maximizing the value of the business. We help our clients design a business transition that is aligned with personal and legacy goals
Committee Meetings
Conduct fiduciary admin committee meetings, maintain minutes / records, and keep inside fiduciaries apprised of relevant Plan administrative matters
Employee Education Oversight
Provide the Retirement Plan Committee with an Employee Education Policy, customized to meet the Plan demographics of each company and Plan; Participate in the Employee Education meetings
AIFA® Designated
The AIFA® Designation (Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analysts) means we are formally recognized by the Center Of Fiduciary Studies for demonstrating a full understanding of how to implement those processes to help institutional clients fulfill their fiduciary obligations. AIFA related services include the ability to provide Plan Sponsors and Advisors with a CEFEX certification, increasing trust, transparency and best practices