Blue Ridge Acquires Qualified Retirement Plan Services
Blue Ridge Associates acquires Qualified Retirement Plans Services (QRPS), a leading provider of administration...
The Secure Act 2.0 Update
Default Provisions and Employer Considerations As we’ve previously mentioned, the Secure Act 2.0 introduced...
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...
IRS/DOL Corner – December 2024
On November 1, 2024, the IRS announced cost of living adjustments affecting qualified retirement plans for 2025. Selected...
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...
Eligibility for Part Time Employees
One of the key updates introduced by the SECURE 2.0 Act is the expanded eligibility for long-term part-time employees...
Additional Catch-Up Contributions in 2025
As part of SECURE 2.0 Act, participants ages 60-63 will be permitted to make increased catch-up contributions beginning...