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Revamping RetirementAuthor: CAPTRUST
Let's face it, crafting an innovative retirement plan benefit that optimizes outcomes, minimizes risk, improves employee engagement, and manages costsall while navigating the compliance nuances of today's employer-sponsored retirement plan landscapeis no easy feat! In Revamping Retirement, we break down the opportunities and challenges facing plan sponsors and fiduciaries to provide actionable insights and best practices. With industry insider guests, we'll explore timely and relevant topics related to plan design, fiduciary process, vendor management, investment oversight, and participant engagement. Hosted by CAPTRUST's Defined Contribution Practice Leader Jennifer Doss and CAPTRUST's institutional business head, Scott Matheson, the two provide the unique perspective of overseeing the retirement plan practice at one of the largest registered investment advisors in the U.S. To learn more about CAPTRUST, visit captrust.com. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 87: What 401(K) Audits Really Mean for Plan Sponsors
Episode 87
Wednesday, 17 June, 2026
In episode 87 of Revamping Retirement, CAPTRUST's Jennifer Doss and Pete Ruffel explore the realities of 401(k) audits, featuring guest Brad Bartels, partner at MUN CPAs, with decades of experience in the field. The conversation breaks down the purpose of retirement plan audits, emphasizing that they are designed to protect plan participants and support plan sponsors—not to penalize them. Bartels also addresses common misconceptions, outlines what sponsors can expect during the audit process, and highlights frequent findings like late contributions and compensation errors. Get more insights for retirement plan sponsors by subscribing to Revamping Retirement.
