Monthly Archives: October 2012

Law Firm Review

My latest newsletter can be found here.

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Why Plan Sponsors Should Avoid Using Their Payroll Provider as Their 401(k) TPA

My latest JDSupra.com article can be found here.

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Cash-back reward 401(k) system builds retirement savings

A nice mention of me as well as SaverNation in BenefitsPro.com. The article can be found here.

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Plan provider disclosure errors: A program for self correction?

As I have always said, it would take some time to figure out the effect of fee disclosures on the retirement plan industry. Things should get a little more interesting as ERISA Attorneys Fred Reish and Bruce Ashton have proposed … Continue reading

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The “Code” for Retirement Plan Sponsors

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

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2013 Retirement Plan Limits

It’s that time of the year as the Internal Revenue Service announced their 2013 Retirement Plan Limits.  Some limits stay the same, but some have increased. Annual Compensation:  Increases from $250,000 to $255,000 Elective Deferrals ◦                      401(k)/403(b)/457:  Increases from $17,000 … Continue reading

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401(k) Fee disclosure and its effect on mutual fund share classes/revenue sharing

A recent article stated that with 401(k) fee disclosure, many mutual funds are starting to offer cheaper fund share classes, as disclosures are likely to have put some pricing pressure in the industry. MFS, Putnam, John Hancock, Janus and Columbia … Continue reading

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Fee Disclosure: A Work in Progress

I remember when Honda unveiled their new Acura line of cars in 1986 and how the cars where befuddled with problems and I remember when IPhones had antenna issues. While we would like new products and services to be released … Continue reading

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Networking for the retirement plan financial advisor: it takes time

Being a retirement plan financial advisor is a never-ending battle to maintain your book of business while trying to grow it. When it comes to networking and social media, I think the way you meet potential clients and potential sources … Continue reading

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An Employer’s Guide for Selecting Retirement Plan Financial Advisors

For my latest JDSupra.com article, please click here.

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