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2025 Contribution Limits Blog - Blue Ridge Associates
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Super Catch-Up Contributions: What Retirement Plan Sponsors Need to Know for 2025

Additional “Super” Catch-Up Contributions in 2025 What Are Super Catch-Up Contributions? As part of the SECURE...

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401k Acquisition Blog - Blue Ridge Associates
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Lock, Stock, and….401(k) Plan? The Type of Acquisition Matters!

Why the Seller’s 401(k) Plan Matters in a Business Acquisition In the long list of considerations when buying...

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Retirement Plan Updates 2025 Blog - Blue Ridge Associates
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What Employers Need to Know About Retirement Plan Updates in 2025

For retirement plan sponsors, the next few years will bring important updates to plan documents. Several IRS-required...

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Roth Catch-up-Blue Ridge Associates
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Are You Caught Up on the 2026 Roth Catch-Up Rule?

Are You Caught Up on Catch-up? There are a number of noteworthy changes rolling out as part of SECURE 2.0. Several...

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Blue Ridge Associates Acquires Retirement Plan Services
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Blue Ridge Acquires Qualified Retirement Plan Services

Blue Ridge Associates acquires Qualified Retirement Plans Services (QRPS), a leading provider of administration...

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The Secure Act 2.0
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The Secure Act 2.0 Update

Default Provisions and Employer Considerations As we’ve previously mentioned, the Secure Act 2.0 introduced...

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Determining 401(k) Eligibility and Timely Enrollment

Key Responsibilities for Employers One of the most critical responsibilities of a 401(k) plan sponsor is determining...

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IRS/DOL Corner – December 2024

On November 1, 2024, the IRS announced cost of living adjustments affecting qualified retirement plans for 2025. Selected...

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The Impact of 401(k) Plan Design on Company Culture

An employee ownership mentor taught me years ago to build with the end in mind. This is an important concept for...

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  • ESOP
    • ESOP services from Blue Ridge.Discover our full-suite of services for the entire lifecycle of your ESOP – encompassing planning, implementation, administration and more.
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      • ESOP Services & Consulting
        • ESOP Pre-Transaction
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