As 2021 comes to a close we can start looking towards what is in store for 2022. Here at RPCSI, we are preparing for 2022 by looking at what trends are predicted for the retirement industry for the coming year. These trends can help us understand the current market better and meet the needs of our clients. Let’s take a look at some of the 2022 retirement planning trends. Financial Wellness The demand for financial wellness programs is increasing each year and 2022 will be n

As in any industry, retirement plan administration is full of professionals who hold various credentials, designed to distinguish them from the sea of competition. It is important for Plan Sponsors and Advisors to understand these designations so they can choose the best fit for the retirement plans they service. When searching for a Third Party Administrator to service a retirement plan, one should focus on firms who employ professionals with the Qualified 401(k) Administrat

When an organization seeks the services of a Third Party Administrator (TPA), they are entering a competitive world of hundreds of firms, each vying for the same business. One of the ways TPAs will seek to differentiate themselves is through obtaining and maintaining licenses and certifications. The gold standard among these credentials is the Seal of Excellence from the Centre for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX). But how can your organization benefit from working with a partner

When a business owner decides to start up a 401(k) or some other type of retirement plan, the inevitable question is "who will take care of the planning and administration?" That's a fair question, but Plan Sponsors will be glad to learn that there are firms dedicated to plan administration. Let's take a few moments to explore everything you ever needed to know about Third Party Administrators (TPA). What is a TPA and what do they do? A Third Party Administrator is a company

Part Two: Testing and Valuation This is a continuation of a previous post. If you have not read part one, which covers checking census data and balancing asset statements, you will want to do so before you continue reading. You can find Part One here . When all the data is in, everything matches, and it all balances as it should, the Consultant can begin testing. If the plan fails testing, the Consultant first checks that there are no coding errors that caused the plan to f