403(b) Plan Document Restatement Extension On Friday March 27th the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) announced an extension of the last day of the initial remedial amendment period for Section 403(b) plans from March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2020. This means that Plan Sponsors now have until June 30th of 2020 to adopt the pre-approved and individually designed 403(b) plan documents. This additional 90-day extension is welcome news, particularly ...
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A RETIREMENT PLAN RESOURCE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION PLANS
As a TPA specializing in the 403(b) market, ADMIN Partners believes that school districts in the public education space should be provided with the best resources on retirement education. Having assistance with retirement plan administration allows school staff to make the best decisions for their financial futures. With this in mind, we want to share with you a program offered through the National Tax-deferred Association (NTSA) which allows ...
THE 403(B) DEADLINE IS HERE!
If you have been following along with the ADMIN blog, then then IRS Pre-Approved 403(b) Prototype Plan might sound familiar. As experts in the 403(b) marketplace, ADMIN has spent the past few years educating employers and financial advisors on the prototype and what it means for existing 403(b) retirement plans. This initiative by the IRS has tightened the regulations surrounding 403(b) Plans and has made the option of self-administration ...
WEBINAR: IRS AUDITS
Last year, ADMIN Partners featured an all-new webinar series dedicated to financial advisors that support employer-sponsored retirement plans. The series was a hit and provided advisors in the market an educational resource that allowed them to help existing clients and boost their book of business! With this in mind, ADMIN is continuing the series in 2020 with a new series each quarter or the year. First up: IRS Audits. Most Plan ...
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: COMMON REMITTANCE
If you have followed along on the ADMIN Partners blog, it’s likely that you have heard us use language specific to the retirement planning industry. However, we realize that not all of our audience is an expert when it comes to the retirement market. With that in mind, we wanted to share some insights on terms that you might hear us, as well as other retirement firms, toss around in conversation. This week we are exploring common ...
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: DATA AGGREGATION
If you have followed along on the ADMIN Partners blog, it’s likely that you have heard us use language specific to the retirement planning industry. However, we realize that not all of our audience is an expert when it comes to the retirement market. With that in mind, we wanted to share some insights on terms that you might hear us, as well as other retirement firms, toss around in conversation. This week we are exploring data ...
HOW TO ESTABLISH 403(b) PLAN
By now you know that ADMIN Partners is an expert when it comes to retirement planning. This is especially true for plans that fall into our niche: the tax-exempt and government marketplace. In this arena of retirement planning, we often work with employers who are in the process of establishing a retirement plan for their organization for the first time. These are commonly referred to as ‘start-up’ plans and while they are a familiar territory ...
SINGLE VS. MULTI-VENDOR PLANS
If you have been following our blog for some time, you have heard us talk about the single vs. multi-vendor arrangements available to 403(b) plans. This option is unique to 403(b) plans and can cause uncertainty when employers are establishing a plan for their organization. How do you know which setup works best for your 403(b)? Luckily for employers, there is no right or wrong answer to this question. The decision on which setup you choose ...
IRS ANNOUNCES 2020 CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
One of the most important aspects of retirement planning is saving your money for your future. Of the various ways to do this, investing in a retirement plan is one of the best. So, how much can you save in a retirement plan in 2020? Here’s the breakdown: The IRS has just released the contribution and benefit limits on pension plans and other retirement items for the 2020 tax year. These changes, published in Notice 2019-59, have ...
ADMIN’S LATEST ENHANCEMENT FOR PLAN SPONSORS
ADMIN Partners is committed to helping our Plan Sponsors save time and energy when it comes retirement plan administration. With this in mind, we have created an enhanced web-based process that gives Sponsors an efficient way to submit their Plan's retirement contributions. As a TPA, we understand the amount of time and effort it takes Sponsors to process retirement plan contributions. Considering this, ADMIN has created a system that allows ...
6 REASONS TO INVEST IN A RETIREMENT PLAN
Have you heard? It’s National Retirement Security Week (NRSW) and ADMIN Partners is celebrating this national event by spending the week promoting the benefits of saving for your future retirement. Each year, the NRSW is an opportunity for those working in financial services to bring awareness to others about the importance behind planning for a comfortable retirement. To do this, ADMIN will be sharing six different reasons that you should be ...
6 REASONS TO INVEST IN A RETIREMENT PLAN
Have you heard? It’s National Retirement Security Week (NRSW) and ADMIN Partners is celebrating this national event by spending the week promoting the benefits of saving for your future retirement. Each year, the NRSW is an opportunity for those working in financial services to bring awareness to others about the importance behind planning for a comfortable retirement. To do this, ADMIN will be sharing six different reasons that you should be ...
