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Blue Ridge Announce Investment by Existing Management and LLCP

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - March 26, 2020 - Marie Minton and Greg Washburn, the current owners of Blue Ridge ESOP Associates,...

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My employee is getting divorced, now what?

As plan sponsor there may be a time when you are notified that an employee is getting divorced. This article will...

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Paying Plan Expenses – Best Practices

Establishing and maintaining a qualified retirement plan for employees can be expensive. It is important for plan...

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The Importance of a Beneficiary Form

When you are hired by a new company, one of your initial tasks may include completing various beneficiary forms...

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A Pro-ESOP bill has been signed into Law.

On August 13th, a significant pro-ESOP bill was signed into law. The Main Street Employee Ownership Act (S. 2786)...

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Who Is Considered a Corporate Officer?

In our annual year-end data collection process, we always ask our clients to confirm who their officers are. Sometimes...

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Reminders for Preparing and Filing your Form 945 & 1099s

Whether you process Form 1099-Rs yourself or through a third party this is the time of year to reconcile data accurately....

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The Importance of the ESOP Timeline

It’s the start of a brand new Plan Year and my Blue Ridge Administrator is asking me to participate in an annual...

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What exactly is the Summary Annual Report and what do I do with it?

The Summary Annual Report (SAR) is a summary of the IRS Form 5500 that must be distributed to all plan participants....

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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.
    • Submenu
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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
  • Get a Proposal
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