contents January-February 2018 features 18 Big Ideas Has the time arrived for a new wave of retirement plan reforms? 22 2018 PLANADVISER Top 100 Retirement Plan Advisers Recognizing advisers partnering with sponsors for plan success and improvement. research 30 2018 PLANADVISER Micro Plan Survey A Macro Look at Micro Plans: Our analysis of defined contribution plans with <$5 million in assets. departments 38 servicing strategies Value Added Helping sponsors see the worth of an adviser's fiduciary services. 40 marketing mechanics The Magic of Local Events Advisers use philanthropy to raise awareness of savings need-and advisory brand. 42 investment-oriented Warming to ESG Sponsors embracing companies that do good. 44 beyond(k) HSAs in Retirement Planning Why you should consider learning more about these supplemental accounts. 46 ERISA vista Policies Under the Fiduciary Rule What the DOL expects, to ensure firms comply. 47 fiduciary fitness The Duty of Loyalty ERISA demands it, how courts have interpreted it. 48 compliance consult 'Principal Protection' Investments A look at cases favoring stable value funds. in every issue 2 editor's letter 4 intro 6 compliance news 8 practice development 9 plan focus 10 data points 11 investment focus 12 trendspotting planadviser.com january-february 2018 | 1http://www.planadviser.com