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Retirement Plan Services

DOL and IRS Provide Hurricane Relief Guidance

The Department of Labor (DOL), in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), released a statement in November detailing disaster relief measures for employee benefit plans, participants and sponsors affected by Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Helene and Hurricane Milton. While the guidance applies broadly to health, welfare and retirement plans, the following provisions are specifically relevant to retirement plan sponsors and participants.

January 6, 2025

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks edged lower last week despite a powerful end-of-week rally.

January 6, 2025

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Employee Benefits

The Market for Employee Benefits in 2025

Join Alera Group on January 16 from 1-2 p.m. CT as we highlight the key findings in our "2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook" and discuss how trends in employee benefits may affect your business' offerings. The insights we’ll share and the questions we’ll answer will help you determine your benefits strategy for the months ahead.

January 6, 2025

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Wealth Services

2024 Year-End Review and Outlook

Navigating a year of market momentum and economic shifts, 2024 brought robust stock gains, tempered bond returns, and cautious optimism for 2025 amid evolving fiscal and monetary policies.

January 2, 2025

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Employee Benefits

New ACA-Related Laws Provide More Flexibility to Employers

On Monday, December 23, 2024, President Biden signed into law two bills, H.R. 3797 (the Paperwork Reduction Act) and H.R. 3801 (the Employer Reporting Improvement Act), which will positively impact applicable large employers (ALEs) and other entities required to furnish Forms 1095-B or 1095-C to individuals.

January 2, 2025

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks notched a slight gain over the holiday week. A tech-driven rally in the first half of the week was clawed back in the second half as investors took profits following the market holiday.

December 30, 2024

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks were under pressure last week as the Fed Chair's hawkish comments unsettled investors ahead of the holiday season.

December 23, 2024

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Employee Benefits

State of the Market for Employee Benefits in 2025

What are the needs and priorities of those in the workforce and the employment market? What are rival businesses offering to attract and retain the best the market has to offer? And what shifts are taking place in the market that employers should anticipate and prepare for? Alera Group’s 2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook, scheduled for release on January 16, provides answers to those essential questions.

December 19, 2024

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Wealth Services

Why a Financial Plan Matters

A financial plan is more than just numbers—it’s a personalized roadmap to help balance your current needs with future goals. Discover how a thoughtful plan can provide clarity, reduce financial stress, and guide you through life’s uncertainties with confidence.

December 17, 2024

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