Category Archives: Retirement Plans

For A Few Dollars More: The Hidden Cost of 401(k) Revenue Sharing

My latest article on JDSupra can be found here.

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The Useless 401(k) Financial Advisor

Did you ever hear of a dentist that didn’t bother to check a patient’s teeth or the bartender that didn’t serve any drinks to thirsty patrons? Me neither. However, I still see retirement plan financial advisors who don’t do the … Continue reading →

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Attorney TPAs and Why Retirement Plan Providers Should Stick To Their Expertise

Years ago, I had this silly notion that I would not only start my own law firm, but that I would also go for a certified financial planner designation. It was silly because I don’t see why someone would seek … Continue reading →

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What To Do If Your Pension Freezes Over

My comments in a Bankrate.com story, featured on FoxBusiness.com on the freezing of pension plans can be found here.

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Retirement Plan Advisors Advantage

The latest issue for plan advisors can be found here.

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When It’s Time To “Retire” Your Retirement Plan’s Financial Advisor

My latest article on JDSupra can be found here.

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Play nicely with the DOL and IRS

When you get pulled over by the police while driving, the best way to handle is to be pleasant and not be argumentative. You listen to the officer as to why he pulled over. Being belligerent and non-cooperative will only … Continue reading →

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The Perfect 401(k) Combo and The One That Isn’t

I always say that good third party administration (TPA) firms don’t get the respect that they deserve. The reason that they don’t get the respect that they deserve because many plan sponsors and financial advisors don’t know the value that … Continue reading →

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#1 Most Read Article on JDSupra.com, February 2011

“401(k) Plan Provisions That Are Bad Ideas”, #1 most read article on JDSupra.com for the month of February 2011. For the list, click here.

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Avoid the ‘Wedded” Retirement Plan Providers

I am wedded to my wife and that’s it. I am a huge fan of Aerosmith, the New York Mets, Howard Stern, Manchester United, Seinfeld, Dallas, and Survivor. I am willing to give everything up except for Howard Stern and … Continue reading →

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