Monthly Archives: June 2011

Many levels of “experience” for the experienced Retirement Plan provider

I always talk about how plan sponsors need to work with experienced financial advisors, third party administration (TPA) firms, and ERISA attorneys on their plan needs. Like with reasonable fees, I believe that the term “experienced” is vague. Experience doesn’t … Continue reading

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10 Costs That Can Ruin Your Retirement Savings

My comments in a really good SmartMoney.com article can be found here.

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Long Island 401(k) Workshop August 24, 2011

Another great event at Westbury Manor in Westbury, NY. Great event for plan sponsors, CPAs, HR directors, etc. Please click here.

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Why the 401(k) Fiduciary Guarantee Should Get the F******** Out

My latest JDSupra.com article can be found here.

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Webinar Presentation

A webinar that I did in conjunction with RPG Consultants can be found here.

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Why advisors should value the Art of Retirement Plan Design

In sports and in business, you are only as good as the team that you are on. I have been on some good teams and not so good teams, so I know that sometimes I was only as good as … Continue reading

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When you hire an employee, why you need a financial advisor for your 401(k) plan

I am still how often I find participant directed 401(k) plans without a financial advisor. While I understand how solo 401(k) plans don’t have an advisor because individuals think they can do it on their own. I have a solo … Continue reading

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Why Retirement Plan Sponsors Shouldn’t Only Focus on Low Fees

For the rest of the JDSupra.com article, click here.

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ERISA Fiduciaries: Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing

Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell were right in their song that “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing”. Anything other than the real thing is a pale imitation. With an upswing in lawsuits against plan sponsors and fiduciaries for breaches of … Continue reading

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How focusing too much on 401(k) fees can be a breach of fiduciary duty

When it comes to health and fitness, you constantly hear studies about what foods fight or cause cancer. Of course, those studies are then debunked. I remember how oat bran was cited to cut down on cholesterol and how margarine … Continue reading

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