The Retirement Plan Insider

By Segal

We’re gonna be talking regulatory issues. Best practices. Investing strategies. All of it. About what it all means and, more important, what it means to you.... more

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How many episodes does The Retirement Plan Insider have?

The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.

The Retirement Plan Insider episodes:

October 30, 2024 Episode 7: How VAPPs Mitigate Risks of Traditional DB Plans
Get a crash course on Variable Annuity Pension Plans (VAPPs), a retirement plan design that some are calling the next big thing for addressing the retirement income gap for Americans.
VAPPs are increasing in popularity because they offer the best of both worlds to retirement plan sponsors: the
lifetime monthly income of traditional defined benefit plans and the risk management and predictability of costs found in 401(k)-type defined contribution plans.
Join podcast host Robert Krebner and Segal’s John Redmond, Midwest Retirement Practice Leader, for a lively conversation on how VAPPs are getting a fresh look — not only for the stability they offer but for the competitive edge in attracting and retaining top talent.
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20min
July 29, 2024 Getting Started with Managing Operational Risk
Managing operational risk is a must for sponsors of retirement plans. But how to get started?

Co-hosts and Segal retirement experts Rick Reed and Robert Krebner interview benefits administration pro Michael Venezia to provide tips on everything from conducting cybersecurity assessments to implementing proactive measures to protect employee and retirement account data.

Get savvy to the future of retirement security and the key role plan sponsors play. Listen now.
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32min
April 24, 2024 The Era of Financial Well-Being Is Here
Financial well-being. Financial wellness. Financial security. Whatever you choose to call it, it defines a person’s financial stability, resiliency, control and choice in meeting short-term
and long-term financial goals.

With employees’ financial lives more complicated than ever, financial well-being benefits have become all the rage. What’s the role of the employer or plan sponsor in providing them? What programs and strategies are popular? How do you get started?

Our roundtable of retirement and financial well-being experts cover it all. It’s a hot topic — and we know it cold. Listen now.
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37min
January 24, 2024 Nondiscrimination Testing: Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
We take a closer look at nondiscrimination testing (NDT), a requirement that can be a thorn in the side of plan sponsors.

Even though these tests (to ensure plans don’t favor highly paid employees) are required for all ERISA retirement plans, they’re usually not top of mind for plan sponsors given all the other issues involved in managing a plan.

Get steps for avoiding common NDT headaches, the pitfalls of using inaccurate plan data, and what to do if you fail a test. The topic is a timely one: the March 15th deadline for 401(k) plan NDT completion and corrections is fast approaching.
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39min
November 17, 2023 401(k) Best Practices — Process, Process, Process
What are the three most important things a DC plan sponsor should be laser-focused on? Process, process, process.
We dig into the latest investment consulting trends and best practices for putting together a retirement portfolio that’s user-friendly and cost-effective for participants — and the structures you need to have in place with your plan. This includes putting in writing what you did, why you did it, and what you’re doing going forward.
Join Rick Reed, Defined Contribution Practice Director, and Jarred Wilson, Consulting Actuary, as they talk to Segal Marco Advisors’ John Hume about how to maximize retirement benefits for your workforce. Listen now.
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18min
August 03, 2023 What You Need to Know About SECURE 2.0
Get ready for a deep dive on all things SECURE 2.0.
Our discussion focuses on the hottest topics surrounding this landmark retirement legislation — which contains roughly 90 separate provisions, each with its own effective date over the next three-plus years. Which provisions are mandatory and which are optional? Are you savvy to the details of the emergency savings program? The student loan repayment program? We’ve got answers to the most pressing questions on the minds of DC plan sponsors. Listen now.
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28min
October 06, 2022 4 Rules All Plan Fiduciaries Must Follow
It’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know about plan governance but were afraid to ask.
Our discussion will focus on the importance of plan governance and the fiduciary standards required for plan sponsors of a defined contribution (DC) plan. We’ll share the four rules all plan fiduciaries must follow. Plus, we’ll cover how to know if you are a plan fiduciary, what your personal liability may be in the event of a fiduciary breach and what you can do to implement the necessary framework to avoid costly penalties for you and your organization.
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17min

FAQs about The Retirement Plan Insider:

How many episodes does The Retirement Plan Insider have?

The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.