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Stronger Lineup, Smarter Outcomes: Your 401(k) Investment Review Playbook

Stronger Lineup, Smarter Outcomes: Your 401(k) Investment Review Playbook

| April 20, 2026

8 Essential Steps for Your Next Investment Review

Follow this guide to align your investment menu with participant needs. Here’s what to focus on:

  1. Start with your investment framework.
  2. Review the investment menu structure.
  3. Use consistent criteria to evaluate individual funds.
  4. Know what each fund is and the role it plays.
  5. Evaluate the QDIA.
  6. Take a closer look at your target date funds (TDFs).
  7. Considered managed accounts.
  8. Plan for retirement income.

Work with our team to review your investment lineup to determine if it still supports your participants’ long-term retirement goals.

Download the Investment Review Guide

Independent Retirement Partners

290 Elwood Davis Road, Suite 220

Liverpool, NY 13088

(315) 431-2888

www.irpny.com

Matthew C. Monroe, AIF®, CRPS®

Managing Partner

mmonroe@irpny.com


Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRA and SIPC.  Investment Advisory services offered through Good Life Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisor. Good Life Advisors and Independent Retirement Partners, LLC are not owned or controlled by LPL Financial.  Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist conferred by the College for Financial Planning.

This information was developed as a general guide to educate plan sponsors and is not intended as authoritative guidance or tax/legal advice. Each plan has unique requirements, and you should consult your attorney or tax advisor for guidance on your specific situation.

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