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Ellen Alphonso | Jul. 2, 2026

Partial Plan Terminations: What Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors Need to Know

Workforce reductions can have important implications for your employee benefit plan. In this edition of Ask an EBP Auditor, Ellen…

Ellen Alphonso | May. 11, 2026

Cybersecurity Risks in Employee Benefit Plans | Protecting 401(k) Participant Accounts

Cybersecurity risks and identity theft are growing concerns for employee benefit plans and 401(k) participant accounts. In this edition of…

Ellen Alphonso | Apr. 21, 2026

Plan Management Fraud in Employee Benefit Plans: Risks and Prevention

Plan management fraud occurs when someone within an organization misappropriates employee benefit plan funds. This risk often involves employees responsible…

Jake Kriegler | Apr. 10, 2026

Is Your Retirement Plan Really Working? How Benchmarking Helps Plan Sponsors Measure Success

Imagine giving your company’s retirement plan a report card. Would it earn top marks for helping employees retire on time,…

Ellen Alphonso | Apr. 2, 2026

Service Provider Fraud in Employee Benefit Plans: Risks, Examples & Prevention Tips

In this episode of Ask an EBP Auditor, we take a deep dive into service provider fraud in employee benefit…

Jake Kriegler | Mar. 19, 2026

Late 401(k) Deposits: How to Self‑Correct Under the 2025 VFCP Updates

Late 401(k) deposits happen more often than most plan sponsors expect. A payroll delay, a vacation, a system issue, or…

Ellen Alphonso | Mar. 5, 2026

Understanding Forfeiture Accounts in Employee Benefit Plans

Learn what forfeiture accounts are in employee benefit plans, how they arise, and best practices for plan administrators to manage…

Ellen Alphonso | Feb. 27, 2026

401(k) Non-Discrimination Testing Deadlines & Census Best Practices

This Ask an EBP Auditor video explains 401(k) non-discrimination testing, including ADP and ACP testing requirements, key compliance deadlines, and…

Jake Kriegler | Jan. 29, 2026

ERISA 103(a)(3)(C) Audits: When the Certification Election Makes Sense

Employee benefit plan audits come with many technical requirements, but few decisions are as important as determining whether an ERISA…

Ellen Alphonso | Nov. 25, 2025

Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know

On August 7, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors.” This…

Jake Kriegler | Oct. 30, 2025

Understanding Employee Benefit Plan Audit Requirements: What Employers Need to Know

If your company offers a 401(k), profit-sharing, or other employee benefit plan, you may be required to have an annual…

Jake Kriegler | Sep. 17, 2025

Understanding Employer 401(k) Deposit Rules

Running a 401(k) plan is a great way to invest in your team’s future, but let’s be honest, the rules…