Category Archives: Retirement Plans

I recently met an executive through LinkedIn and we an absolute gentleman and really could teach me a thing or two about social media. I later found out that this executive was terminated by a company that I’ve been a … Continue reading →

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

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

This is Spinal Tap has the great line that “there is a fine line between being clever and stupid.” The same can be said with plan provisions that are what I call: “out of the box.” I call it out … Continue reading →

All ERISA plans need an ERISA bond that protects the plan from thefts of plan assets by plan fiduciaries. ERISA requires that every fiduciary of an employee benefit plan and every person who handles plan assets be bonded. A plan … Continue reading →

I watch a podcast called Something to Wrestle with former WWE creative mind Bruce Prichard and he insists that there was no box of gimmicks for a wrestler to choose or be chosen their gimmick/persona. With 401(k) plans, there is … Continue reading →

With the recent guidance issued by the Department of Labor (DOL), third party administrators and financial advisors are going to scramble and try to find a multiple employer plan (MEP) solution that will fit their needs and the needs of … Continue reading →

As an ERISA attorney, 3(16) plan administrator, and sponsor of several 401(k) plans that needed an audit completed by October 15th to file the Form 5500 on-time, I will have to say I’ve noticed a discrepancy among audit firms. The … Continue reading →

When I was a synagogue Vice President, I was miffed that the main leadership were relics of the past who insisted it was still 1978 and just having our doors open would get new members. I said the synagogue needed … Continue reading →

My latest newsletter geared towards retirement plan professionals can be found here.