Fiduciary ResourcesBelow please find helpful tools to assist you in reviewing compliance & fiduciary responsibilities for your retirement plan. |
As noted in the Fiduciary Checklist it is important for plan sponsors to periodically monitor the investment options within the retirement plan. We help plan sponsors with this by providing periodic investment reviews and updates on the market. By logging into the USIA Website, clients will have access to client-specific investment review reports, investment policy statements, monthly market updates and detailed information regarding our consulting services and team. Learn more about our Investment Advisory Services.
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These literature pieces provide information on the importance of periodically benchmarking plan fees and services.
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These tools can aid plan sponsors in providing required participant notices throughout the plan year.
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The Internal Revenue Service has announced annual cost-of-living adjustments applicable to pension and profit sharing plans, effective January 1, 2025. In accordance with legislative guidelines, these limitations are adjusted annually to reflect changes in the cost-of-living index. The guidelines are similar to those used to adjust Social Security benefits. Access the IRS 2025 COLA.
We understand that providing employees with education pertaining to retirement is an important fiduciary obligation. Please visit our Employee Learning Station for employers to access resources they can provide to employees to assist them in taking steps towards preparing for their retirement goals.
Compliance CalendarRetirement plan sponsors are responsible for compliance with many ongoing reporting, disclosure and notice requirements. This Retirement Plan Compliance Calendar summarizes the major requirements that apply to Defined Contribution (“DC”) plans for 2025. Due dates are based on a calendar plan year and are applicable to plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). For Instructions on how to download the below compliance reminders to your Outlook Calendar - Click here |
January
Dec 31 Review 2025 Plan Limits
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
Dec 1 Distribute Annual 401(k) Plan Safe Harbor Notice
Dec 1 Distribute Qualified Default Investment Alternative (QDIA) Notice
Dec 1 Distribute Annual Automatic Enrollment Notice
Dec 1 403(b) Annual Contribution Notice
November
December
To view the PDF version of the 2025 DC Compliance Calendar please Click here | To view the PDF version of the 2025 DB Compliance Calendar please Click here
How USICG Can Help You
USI Consulting Group has been helping employers enable their workforces to successfully plan and invest for retirement for over 45 years. To learn more about USICG’s solutions and how we can help you improve your employees’ financial security and retirement readiness, contact your USICG Account Manager or reach out to us at information@usicg.com.