by JoAnn Cassell | May 15, 2026 | 401k Compliance, Merger & Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions tend to create a very specific kind of optimism: “We closed the deal. Everybody survived. The hard part is over.” And then six months later, someone says: “Wait… what do you mean the plan merger was effective last year?” That’s usually when...
by JoAnn Cassell | Aug 15, 2025 | Merger & Acquisitions
When your company is acquiring or merging with another, the due diligence process doesn’t stop at financials or operations. The target company’s retirement plans—especially their 401(k)—carry risks, responsibilities, and decisions that can impact both compliance and...
by JoAnn Cassell | Aug 15, 2023 | 401k Compliance, Merger & Acquisitions, Record Retention, Uncategorized
Don’t get surprised at audit time. Stay compliant when handling the 401(k) or benefits plans during a merger or acquisition. Merging or holding companies? Buying a business? “What will happen to our 401(k)?” is a question that rarely comes up. But the last...
by JoAnn Cassell | Jul 22, 2021 | 401k Audit Firm, 401k Plan Audit, 401k Plan Audit Documentation, Merger & Acquisitions, Plan Sponsors, Record Retention, Retirement Plan
Congratulations to your organization, on selling (or buying) a business! Now comes the fun part: Figuring out what to do with all of those employee records. When you’re a 401(k) retirement plan sponsor, the question of what to retain through the merger and...
