401k Plan Sponsor Briefing – Spring 2026
Janel Cross, Managing Partner
May 21, 2026

Quick Takes Fiduciary Support Spotlight: Strengthening Committee Governance and Documentation Committee structure, meeting cadence, and minutes are core risk controls—not

Protecting Your Assets in Divorce
Tyler Stief, Associate Advisor
March 23, 2026

Divorce is never easy; emotionally or financially. Even when both people want what’s fair, the process of dividing homes, savings,

Aligned Journeys: Annette Emrich-Starry
Align Wealth Strategies Advisors
March 5, 2026

A Journey of Alignment, Advocacy, and Employee Support Annette Emrich-Starry has spent her career at the intersection of people, benefits,

The True Cost of Delaying Retirement Contributions
Align Wealth Strategies Advisors
February 11, 2026

When life is busy, it’s easy to promise yourself you’ll “start saving later.” The catch is that retirement accounts don’t

401k Plan Sponsor Briefing – Winter 2026
Janel Cross, Managing Partner
February 9, 2026

Quick Takes Fiduciary Support Spotlight: Reducing Risk Through Outsourcing Many sponsors reduce fiduciary burden by outsourcing select responsibilities through ERISA

What the Government Shutdown Means for You
Janel Cross, Managing Partner
November 7, 2025

As of October 1st, the U.S. government entered a shutdown after lawmakers failed to agree on a temporary funding plan.

401k Plan Sponsor Briefing – Fall 2025
Janel Cross, Managing Partner
October 31, 2025

Quick Takes Spotlight: Roth Required Catch Up Contributions for High Earners in 2026 Roth catch-up provision (Secure 2.0) takes effect

Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
Erik Laymon, Portfolio Analyst
October 13, 2025

Staying Safe in a High-Tech World Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI)— these not just buzzwords, but two big ideas that

How to Avoid Smartphone Security Mistakes
Janel Cross, Managing Partner
October 6, 2025

It’s hard to imagine life before smartphones.  From navigating with maps to paying bills to keeping tabs on our kids,

What Employers Should Know About Trump Accounts ​
Janel Cross, Managing Partner
August 22, 2025

A new type of savings plan, known as Trump Accounts, is set to launch for children born between 2025 and