Category Archives: Retirement Plans

My newsletter for retirement plan providers can be found here.

My latest article for JDSupra.com can be found here.

People have asked me about the possibility of new laws pertaining to multiple employer plans (MEPs) and other changes to 401(k) plans. Quite honestly, I’m not one to pay attention to any legislation unless it actually becomes law. My practice … Continue reading →

For 9 years working for third-party administrators (TPAs), I never worked a day without Richard Laurita being the salesman for the TPA. Richard is going to be gone 12 years in March and the most important lesson that he ever … Continue reading →

I thought that the best way to develop relationships with plan providers around the country and get referrals for ERISA work for plan sponsors was to develop free content that these providers could use for their clients and solicit potential … Continue reading →

One of the best developments in the retirement plan business over the last ten years is the proliferation of advisors serving as an ERISA §3(38) fiduciary. The idea that a plan sponsor can shift almost all of their liability in … Continue reading →

McDonald’s is the most popular hamburger fast food place in the country, but is it better than In-N-Out or Shake Shack? Of course, it isn’t, it’s not even better than Wendy’s.  Yet it’s the most popular fast food restaurant because … Continue reading →

My latest article for JDSupra.com can be found here.

I know of a financial advisor for a very long time, so long that he was focusing on fees, good fiduciary management, and fund performance, way before fee disclosure and other advisors made it fashionable. Yet, I heard from him … Continue reading →

I have a lot of opinions and I’m not afraid to express them. One of the things that get me upset with businesses and organizations is unmet expectations. Whether it was my law school or some legal staffing agency when … Continue reading →