Your Retirement Plan, Streamlined with Expertise and Innovation
AS Wealth Management Planning has partnered with Admin316, a leading retirement plan administration firm based in Corpus Christi, Texas, to deliver a seamless, fully integrated retirement plan solution. This strategic collaboration combines the forward-thinking financial planning expertise of The Advisor Group with Admin316’s deep operational proficiency in plan administration.
Together, we offer comprehensive support for every aspect of retirement plan management—from plan design and regulatory compliance to day-to-day operations and reporting. By entrusting these responsibilities to our dedicated team, you benefit from advanced automation that simplifies complex requirements such as government filings, document preparation, and secure data collection.
Our system-driven approach helps ensure ongoing compliance with evolving regulations while reducing internal administrative burden and minimizing potential fiduciary risk. The result is a streamlined, worry-free experience that empowers you to manage your retirement plan with clarity, confidence, and professionalism. This unified service model is purpose-built to serve both your business and your employees effectively.
Our Proven Approach
Simplify Compliance. Reduce Risk. Strengthen Your Plan.
Navigating retirement plan compliance isn’t just a responsibility — it’s a critical safeguard for your business and your employees.
We make it easier through expert fiduciary outsourcing that lightens your administrative load while reinforcing plan integrity.
Our end-to-end, tech-enabled solutions handle essential compliance tasks, including:
Preparation of Government Filings – Full support for Form 5500 and required disclosures.
Creation of Legally Compliant Plan Documents
Accurate Data Collection and Reporting – Streamlined for efficiency and precision.
With our ERISA expertise and automated systems, you’ll stay ahead of evolving regulations—ensuring compliance with less effort and greater peace of mind.
Comprehensive Solutions for Confident Retirement Plan Management
“We offer expert guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and empower you to meet your fiduciary obligations with confidence.”
ERISA Section 3(16) Administrator
A 3(16) Administrator is the individual or entity specifically named in the retirement plan document to serve as the Plan Administrator. If no party is designated, the employer assumes this fiduciary role by default. This position carries distinct responsibilities not assumed by the ERISA Section 403(a) Trustee, including oversight of day-to-day plan administration and compliance.
ERISA Section 402(a) Named Fiduciary
A 402(a) Named Fiduciary is the individual or entity formally designated in the plan document with ultimate authority over the management and administration of the retirement plan. In many cases, this role is fulfilled by the ERISA Section 3(16) Plan Administrator, who assumes comprehensive responsibility for ensuring the plan operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
ERISA Section 3(38) Investment Fiduciary
A 3(38) Investment Manager is an ERISA-designated fiduciary responsible for selecting, monitoring, evaluating, and benchmarking a retirement plan’s investments. In plans where permitted, the 3(38) fiduciary has full discretionary authority to manage the plan's investment lineup—excluding participant-directed investments in most cases.
Driven by Purpose. Defined by People.
At AS Wealth Management, we trust Admin316 to seamlessly manage many of the essential services for your retirement plan. As your designated Trustee, we take on the critical responsibility of overseeing the administration of your plan, ensuring it runs smoothly and in compliance with all regulations.
Every retirement plan must designate at least one trustee, and we’re here to protect the integrity and fiduciary responsibility of that plan. But understanding the roles of each party involved is key to ensuring your plan’s success.
So, who’s who when it comes to managing your retirement plan?
Who is the Third-Party Administrator (TPA), Recordkeeper, and Custodian?
Who oversees your plan’s investments?
Are our advisors responsible for investment decisions?
Are they licensed to serve as a 3(21) or 3(38) fiduciary?
Who carries the responsibility, and what does it mean for you?
Navigating these questions with clarity and confidence is essential. With Admin316 and our trusted team, we ensure that all roles are clearly defined and that your retirement plan is in safe, capable hands.
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Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can a retirement plan fiduciary help minimize liability for plan sponsors?
A retirement plan fiduciary, particularly a 3(16) fiduciary, takes on essential administrative responsibilities such as ensuring ERISA compliance, filing government forms on time, and overseeing daily plan operations. By delegating these tasks, plan sponsors can significantly reduce their exposure to fiduciary liability, allowing them to concentrate on their core business activities with confidence.
What role does a fiduciary financial planner play in managing a retirement plan, particularly in collaboration with a retirement plan administrator?
A fiduciary financial planner is essential in ensuring retirement plans are managed with the participants’ best interests in mind. Working closely with the retirement plan administrator, they deliver fiduciary wealth management services that include strategic financial guidance, oversight of investment choices, and adherence to regulatory compliance. This partnership helps plan sponsors fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities while enhancing the plan’s overall performance.
What are the benefits of utilizing a 316 fiduciary for retirement plan administration?
A 316 fiduciary provides comprehensive retirement plan administration, handling all aspects from compliance and participant notifications to essential filings. By utilizing 3(16) fiduciary services, company executives and HR teams can relieve themselves of these complex responsibilities, entrusting a fiduciary management expert to ensure the plan remains both compliant and cost-effective.
How does fiduciary wealth management, led by a fiduciary financial planner, differ from traditional retirement plan administration?
Fiduciary wealth management encompasses more than just handling the daily administrative tasks of a retirement plan. A fiduciary financial planner provides strategic financial oversight to ensure that the plan’s investments align with the best interests of its participants. These certified professionals go beyond mere compliance, offering long-term strategies designed to optimize plan performance and enhance financial outcomes.
Phone: 361-271-1211
Email:service@admin316.com
Address: Thousand Oaks, California
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM –5:00 PM CST