Category: 401(k)

Emerging Trends in Retirement Plan Consulting: Insights from the 2023 NAPA 401(k) Summit

The retirement plan consulting industry is constantly evolving, and staying up-to-date with the latest trends and challenges is crucial for both experts…

Thinking About Evaluating Your 401(k) Consultant? What Plan Fiduciaries Need to Know (Upcoming Webinar)

Thinking about evaluating your current 401(k) consultant, or ready to find a new provider? Join our upcoming webinar to gain a clear…

Pros & Cons of Hiring an ERISA §3(38) Plan Manager

Are you considering hiring an ERISA §3(38) plan manager to run your investment program? Hiring an ERISA §3(38) plan manager allows for…

Global Manufacturing Company 401(k) Advisor RFP Case Study

Background North Pier Search Consulting led the US subsidiary of a global consumer electronic company’s search for retirement plan advisors with ERISA…

Law Firm 401(k) Advisor & Recordkeeper RFP Case Study

Background North Pier Search Consulting led a law firm’s search for a retirement plan advisor and recordkeeper with ERISA §3(38) capabilities for…

401(k) Fiduciary Fundamentals: Retirement Plan Fees

Managing Partner Jim Scheinberg was recently interviewed by host Rick Unser on the 401(k) Fridays Podcast about retirement plan fees. Jim and…

On the hunt: How 401(k) plan sponsors can revamp the advisor selection process (BenefitsPro)

North Pier’s Senior Consultant Greg Metzger‘s recent article for Benefits Pro evaluates three options for selecting plan advisors. “As a 401(k)-plan sponsor,…

How To Avoid What 401(k) Plan Sponsors Fear Most About Investment Policy Statements (Forbes)

Where should plan sponsors go when crafting Investment Policy Statements? Jim Scheinberg offers his advice for his latest feature in Forbes.  Do you…

ERISA’s Duty to Monitor: A Conversation with Rick Unser on the 401(k) Fridays Podcast

Listen to Jim Scheinberg‘s conversation with host Rick Unser on the 401(k) Fridays Podcast about current issues and latest practices regarding retirement…

Thinking about evaluating your company’s 401(k) advisor? Here’s what finance leaders need to know. (CFO Magazine Webinar)

What do finance leaders need to know when evaluating their 401(k) advisors? North Pier’s Managing Partner Jim Scheinberg & Senior Consultant Gregory…