For new plans, we will annually determine from the employee and trust data provided by the employer the employee eligibility, participant vesting percentages participant benefits and/or plan allocations, the plan valuation, forfeiture values and plan contributions.
In addition, we will prepare annual participant benefit statements, unless provided by the investment provider.
Also, we annually perform plan coverage and non-discrimination testing for IRC Sections 401 (k), 401(m), 401(a) (4), 401(a) (26) and 410(b).
We will complete the PBGC forms and the premium calculation, where required.
We provide for the employer to disseminate to terminated participant plan benefit amounts, distribution options, and general distribution and income tax information.
We will complete the plan's governmental forms (5500, 5500C/R, 5500EZ, etc.) including appropriate Schedules, and Summary Annual reports.
We obtain actuarial certification from an independent actuary, when required.
We perform trust reconciliation on an hourly basis when required by the terms of the plan or upon request or when incomplete or inaccurate trust data is provided by the employer.
We coordinate plan benefits, allocations, funding and annual governmental reporting requirements among members of employer's controlled group and/or affiliated service group. "Affiliated Service Group" or "Controlled Group" shall mean the business entity or entities disclosed to LPC by the employer as being member organizations thereof. Making the above controlled or affiliated service group determination shall be the sole responsibility of the employer.
We also, upon the request of the employer, assist with IRS, Department of Labor, and PBGC Plan audits.