Groom: In Brief

In Notice 2026-13 (the “Notice”), IRS gives us an updated model 402(f) rollover notice for qualified plans (replacing Notice 2020-62)...

Each year, the IRS updates Revenue Procedures (Rev. Proc. 2026-1 through Rev. Proc. 2026-7) for policies and procedures applicable to...

A recently announced SEC cease and desist order that included a $150,000 penalty reiterates the importance the SEC places on registered...

A new exception from the additional 10% tax for early distributions from defined contribution plans (including 403(b) and 457(b) plans)...

In helpful guidance to registered investment advisers, the SEC’s Division of Examinations issued a Risk Alert on December 16, 2025, with...

Today is HSA Day, a day created to promote the benefits of HSAs!  As HSA enthusiasts, we are happy to join in on the celebration with...

Last Friday, the Department of Labor ("DOL") released a plan for its operations in the event of a shutdown. The plan indicates that...

In a 52-47 vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed Daniel Aronowitz as assistant secretary to oversee DOL's Employee Benefits Security...

On September 8, a Senior Policy Advisor for EBSA delivered remarks critical of ESG investing at an OECD conference in Paris.  The...

The Council of Economic Advisors ("CEA") recently released a report discussing the new “Trump Accounts” created by the recent...

On this day 51 years ago, President Gerald Ford signed the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA") into law.   Groom's story...

The Department of Labor (the “Department”) has weighed in on whether defined contribution plans can include investment options containing...