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ESOP Valuation Rules: 50 Years in the Making, and Still Uncertain- Blue Ridge Associates
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ESOP Valuation Rules: 50 Years in the Making, and Still Uncertain

The Long Road to ESOP Valuation Rules At the core of every ESOP transaction and ongoing ESOP administration is...

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Electronic Filing for Forms 5558 and 5330 - Blue Ridge Associates
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Electronic Filing for Forms 5558 and 5330

Electronic filing is now available for Forms 5558 and 5330 There's good news for retirement plan sponsors and...

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Re-Energizing ESOP Engagement Through Games and Connection- Blue Ridge Associates
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Re-Energizing ESOP Engagement Through Games and Connection

Re-Energizing ESOP Engagement at Carris Reels As one of the nation’s leading champions of employee ownership,...

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Beyond the Statement: Helping Employees See Your ESOP’s Value - Blue Ridge Associates
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Beyond the Statement: Helping Employees See Your ESOP’s Value

Turning ESOP Communication into an Opportunity When you look at an ESOP statement, what do you see? A legal requirement...

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Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) – Year End Reminder

As 2024 concludes, it's crucial to ensure that all eligible plan participants have received their Required Minimum...

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Five Things Your TPA Wishes You Knew - Blue Ridge Associates
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Five Things Your TPA Wishes You Knew

5 Key Insights for Smoother Plan Administration As many Plans have wrapped up allocation and reporting tasks for...

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Communicating with Plan Participants in a Foreign Language - Blue Ridge Associates
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Communicating with Plan Participants in a Foreign Language

Plan sponsors can find it challenging to communicate information about a Company’s retirement plans.  Even for...

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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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How to Review Your ESOP Reports

Managing an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) involves much oversight. As a Plan Sponsor reviewing the reports...

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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.
    • Submenus Parent
      • ESOP Services & Consulting
        • ESOP Pre-Transaction
        • ESOP Administration Services
        • ESOP Repurchase Obligation Studies
        • ESOP Technology — ESOPConnection™
        • ESOP & 401K Combined Services
        • ESOP Contact Center Services


        • ESOP Communication
        • ESOP Communication Services
        • ESOP Rollout Services
        • Ongoing Communication Services
        • ESOP On-Demand Services
      • About ESOPs
        • Learn About ESOPs
        • What is an ESOP?
        • What is a KSOP?
        • How to Get Started with an ESOP
        • What Makes a Good ESOP?
        • Who is on the ESOP Team?
  • 401(k) & Pension
    • 401(k), 403(b) and Pension Plans.Discover how Blue Ridge designs and administers tailored retirement plans that meet the unique needs of your business and employees.
    • Submenus Parent
      • 401(k) & Pension Services
        • Retirement Plan Design
        • Retirement Plan Compliance
      • Column Parent
        • ESOP & 401(k) Combined Services
        • Advisor Partnerships
  • Insights
    • ESOP and retirement plan insights.Stay up to date on the landscape of ESOP administration and retirement planning so you can make the best decisions for your business.
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        • Learning Center
        • ESOP
        • ESOP Communication
      • Column Parent
        • 401(k) & Pension
        • News
  • About Us
    • Get to know Blue Ridge.Learn more about our story, our delivery model, the team that makes it happen – and how you can be part of the team.
    • Submenus Parent
      • Meet Blue Ridge
        • About Us
        • Executive Team
        • Our Delivery Model
      • Connect
        • Get Support
        • Careers
        • Contact Us
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