Category Archives: 401(k) Plans

Hardship Withdrawal Requests should have documentation

A few weeks back, an advisor told me that a large bundled provider is offering some sort of hardship withdrawal service that allows participants to get a quick withdrawal as long as they state that they have an immediate and … Continue reading

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Tread Carefully with Plan Provider Referrals

“When I introduce you, I’m gonna say, “This is a friend of mine.” That means you’re a connected guy. Now if I said instead, this is a friend of ours that would mean you a made guy. A Capiche?” – … Continue reading

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Why bad funds remain in 401(k) plans

A few years ago, researchers from the business schools at the University of Indiana and the University of Texas at Austin looked at some data to try to figure out why many poor 401(k) investment choices linger on fund lineups. … Continue reading

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Small Steps That Plan Sponsors Can Take To Limit Their Fiduciary Liability

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There is a price to pay for being outspoken

I always say that plan providers need to stand out in the crowd. I follow my own advice and that’s how I tried to act when I started my law practice 5 years ago. I was pretty brazen in my … Continue reading

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“Plain” Advice to Retirement Plan Sponsors

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Pick Plan Providers Just Because They Are Cheap Is A Bad Idea

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Advisors Advantage

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2015 New Year’s Resolutions For Plan Sponsors

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The Conduct Code for Retirement Plan Sponsors

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