Ashley Crawford, CFP®

Ashley began her career in the financial services industry in 2015, joining Meld Financial in February of 2016. Ashley provides integral support in client advisory service and investment portfolio needs. She focuses on design and detail in investment plans for clients. She also maintains investment platforms and portfolios for Meld Financial. View Ashley's LinkedIn Profile. Education: M.S. Human Environmental Sciences (Financial Planning), University of Alabama – 2016 B.S. Human Environmental Sciences – Human Development & Family Studies, University of Alabama – 2014
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New DOL E-Disclosure Rule Aimed at those not “Wired at Work”

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A new e-disclosure safe harbor was published by the DOL in May. Retirement plans now assume e-disclosure distribution for all participants.

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CARES Act Update for Employers: Partial Plan Termination

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In our latest CARES Act update, learn about Partial Plan Termination and how it affects companies with vesting schedules.

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New Rules on Electronic Disclosures for ERISA Plans

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The DOL published final regulations that updated the electronic distribution of communications requirements for employee benefit plans covered by ERISA.

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Fiduciary Responsibilities of the Retirement Planning Committee

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Managing others’ retirement is a responsibility that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Following fiduciary standards protects all parties involved.

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How the SECURE Act Changes Retirement Benefit Options

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Congress believes Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement. The recently passed SECURE Act takes aim at several issues impacting the retirement system.

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Need to Find Missing Participants in Your Qualified Plan?

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As a cost cutting measure, starting September 1, 2012, the IRS discontinued processing requests to locate missing participants.