Monthly Archives: November 2011

Safe Harbor 401(k): Pro-Active vs. Re-Active

The safe harbor notice deadline for calendar year 401(k) plans is December 1. This notice is one of the requirements for a plan to be a safe harbor, in addition to the fully vested contribution that gives 401(k) plans a … Continue reading

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The Beauty of ERISA 3(38) Fiduciaries and 2 Minor Concerns

One of the most positive developments in the retirement plan business is the ERISA §3(38) fiduciary. The idea that a plan sponsor can shift almost all of their liability in the fiduciary process to an ERISA defined investment manager is … Continue reading

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The Rosenbaum Law Firm Review

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How You May Get “No Respect”, But a Lot of Liability as a Retirement Plan Sponsor

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The Changing Retirement Plan Landscape for Providers: Prepare or Exit Stage Left

As bad as I believe it is for plan sponsors, I believe that many retirement plan providers are not prepared for the coming changes in 2012. Many retirement plan providers have been ready for years, but I think there is … Continue reading

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2012, The Year That Retirement Plan Sponsors Need To Make “Contact”

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Changes in the Retirement Plan Business and the Law of Unintended Consequences

Sociologist Robert K. Merton popularized the term “unintended consequences.” Unintended consequences are outcomes that are not the outcomes intended by a purposeful action. Unintended consequences can be roughly grouped into three types: A positive, unexpected benefit. A negative, unexpected detriment … Continue reading

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And another thing on Fee dislcosure

I was told by a financial advisor that he had a $3 million prospect that is currently being serviced by a broker on an insurance company platform. The plan has been on this platform for over 10 years. If the … Continue reading

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The De-Conversion Process

Years ago, I was the Executive Editor of my law school’s news magazine. In one of my final issues, a friend of mine wrote an article that was serious, but really funny at times. His bone of contention was over … Continue reading

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Why 401(k) Plan Sponsors Should Make Sure Education and Advice is Offered To Their Participants

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