3/13/2026 6:33:06 PM Retirement and Health & Welfare Compliance Deadlines for Second Half of March By Christine Keller Katie Amin Elizabeth Drake Rosie Zaklad Tamara Killion +2 more... Show less The proverb “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” refers to typical March weather, which improves as the month goes on. ...
3/9/2026 4:52:37 PM Trump Accounts Get First Round of Proposed Regulations By Elizabeth Dold With the July 4th launch of Trump accounts just a few months away, guidance cannot come soon enough. On March 6th, IRS released two...
1/21/2026 8:25:48 PM Updated Model Rollover Notice Is Here By Elizabeth Dold In Notice 2026-13 (the “Notice”), IRS gives us an updated model 402(f) rollover notice for qualified plans (replacing Notice 2020-62)...
1/21/2026 5:51:39 PM Annual IRS Revenue Procedures Are Out By Elizabeth Dold Each year, the IRS updates Revenue Procedures (Rev. Proc. 2026-1 through Rev. Proc. 2026-7) for policies and procedures applicable to...
1/16/2026 10:56:13 PM SEC Order a Reminder on Importance of Advisory Compliance Programs By Lee Antone Caitlin Onomastico A recently announced SEC cease and desist order that included a $150,000 penalty reiterates the importance the SEC places on registered...
1/7/2026 4:05:47 PM SECURE 2.0 Early Distribution Tax Exception for Long-Term Care Premiums - Available Now By Elizabeth Dold A new exception from the additional 10% tax for early distributions from defined contribution plans (including 403(b) and 457(b) plans)...
12/18/2025 6:03:27 PM SEC Issues Marketing Rule Risk Alert on Testimonials and Third-Party Ratings By Lee Antone Caitlin Onomastico In helpful guidance to registered investment advisers, the SEC’s Division of Examinations issued a Risk Alert on December 16, 2025, with...
10/15/2025 4:17:24 PM Happy HSA Day! By Katie Amin Christine Keller 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...
10/1/2025 7:05:34 PM The Department of Labor's Shutdown Plan By Viv Hunter Turner Last Friday, the Department of Labor ("DOL") released a plan for its operations in the event of a shutdown. The plan indicates that...
9/19/2025 2:50:17 PM Senate Confirms Aronowitz to Lead DOL's Employee Benefits Security Administration By Viv Hunter Turner In a 52-47 vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed Daniel Aronowitz as assistant secretary to oversee DOL's Employee Benefits Security...
9/11/2025 1:19:06 PM EBSA Brings Anti-ESG Message to the OECD By Michael Kreps On September 8, a Senior Policy Advisor for EBSA delivered remarks critical of ESG investing at an OECD conference in Paris. The...
9/8/2025 2:15:05 PM White House Releases Report on Trump Accounts By Michael Kreps The Council of Economic Advisors ("CEA") recently released a report discussing the new “Trump Accounts” created by the recent...