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401(k) Plan Fiduciaries – Have you thought about your continued offering of the PIMCO Total Return Fund?

The abrupt departure of Bill Gross from PIMCO leaves many investors pondering their next move.  Should an investor stay the course and see how PIMCO’s new investment team performs?  Should an investor leave and follow Mr. Gross to Janus Funds?  Should an investor rush to find a new bond fund manager? These questions are particularly important […]

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Of Counsel

IRS Issues Guidance on Longevity Annuities

The IRS recently issued guidance on the use of longevity annuities in defined contribution plans and IRAs.  These longevity annuities are known as “qualified longevity annuity contracts” or “QLACs.” A QLAC is a deferred annuity that begins at a specified age, but not later than age 85.  This type of annuity allows individuals to have […]

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Complying with the Windsor Decision: Mid-Year Amendment for Safe-Harbor 401(k) Plans

Previously, the IRS issued guidance on what employers need to do in order to comply with the United States v. Windsor decision. The guidance insturcts employers on how and when to amend a qualified retirement plan if its current terms regarding marriage and the definition of spouse are inconsistent with Windsor.  In short, the employer must adopt an […]

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Former Associate