Schultz Collins Lawson Chambers, Inc. - Retirement Plans

ERISA for Securities Professionals

Fri, 3 Jun 2005 18:05:40 -0700

Synopsis:

How ERISA applies to securities professionals, such as RIAs and registered broker-dealers, who advise, manage, or trade for investment portfolios of employee benefit plans, by Richard K. Matta of Groom Law Group.

ERISA Fiduciary Responsibility and Liability

Fri, 3 Jun 2005 18:06:03 -0700

Synopsis:

A summary of the rules defining ERISA fiduciary responsibility, including an overview of liabilities arising from fiduciary breaches. The authors are David F. Jones and Kathleen Ziga of law firm Dechert LLP, and Sumi C. Chong, Assistant Counsel, Corporate Human Resources, of Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Managing Your 401(k) Plan Fees

Fri, 3 Jun 2005 17:53:27 -0700

Synopsis:

Fiduciary issues and practical concerns relating to the plan sponsor’s responsibility to ensure that fees paid are reasonable relative to services received.

Managing the 401(k) Vendor Selection Process

Fri, 3 Jun 2005 17:53:45 -0700

Synopsis:

Practical advice (including a recommended approach) to select provider(s) that are appropriate for your company’s retirement plan.

Investment Policy Statements for Defined Contribution Plans

Fri, 3 Jun 2005 17:54:20 -0700

Synopsis:

Why Investment Policy is important, including a list of components that belong in every sponsor`s policy statement.

Using Investment Policy to Choose Asset Classes and Investment Funds

Fri, 3 Jun 2005 17:54:37 -0700

Synopsis:

How to use a properly drafted policy statement to simplify a qualified retirement plan`s fund selection process.

Individually Directed Accounts in Defined Contribution Plans

Fri, 3 Jun 2005 17:55:15 -0700

Synopsis:

Fiduciary concerns and other pitfalls that arise when an unrestricted brokerage account is offered through a qualified retirement plan.

Benefits of an Institutional Trustee

Fri, 3 Jun 2005 17:55:34 -0700

Synopsis:

Considerations for the plan sponsor contemplating self-trusteeship of a qualified retirement plan, including an overview of relevant fiduciary concerns.