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Monthly Archives: October 2016
Your Emails Shouldn’t Be Like Hotel California
I write a lot because social media gets my name out there at a much lower cost than hiring a public relations. director. I know because I’ve been there and done that. I write articles, I blog, and I started … Continue reading
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Trek Beyond To The Future of 401(k) Plans
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Merrill’s End of Commission IRAs is going to be a game changer
In a move that will shake the broker-dealer and retirement plan industries, Merrill Lynch’s decided to end its commission individual retirement account (IRA) business to comply with the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new fiduciary rule Merrill Lynch with more than … Continue reading
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$300,000 401(k) Plan Sued* (Note Asterisk)
A Florida optometry practice with a 401(k) plan with only $300,000 in assets is the latest plan to be sued for 401(k) mismanagement, with a newly filed lawsuit accusing the practice of over-investing in alleged “patent troll” VirnetX. The proposed … Continue reading
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The Problem with “Top-Heavy” Administration
If you know about a thing or two about plan administration, you know about the top-heavy rules. The top-heavy rules generally ensure that the lower paid employees receive a minimum benefit if the plan is top-heavy. A plan is top-heavy … Continue reading
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The Small Stuff Goes A Long Way
For the third time in 11 years, I joined a Synagogue because I’m the wandering Conservative Jew. So a few days ago, a man rang my doorbell. Since it’s election season, I didn’t answer it. I should have because it … Continue reading
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Plan Sponsors Should Know Their “Hat” as Retirement Plan Fiduciaries
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Keep Politics and Your Business Apart
We’re closing in on Election Day and no matter what side you’re on, you have to admit that it’s one of the most divisive elections in recent memory. So I’m shocked when I see professionals post their political diatribes on … Continue reading
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Clients are Happy With Their Advisors, But That Can’t Stop You
“Fidelity’s 2015 Plan Sponsor Attitudes Survey,” disclosed the satisfaction level of plan sponsors with their advisors improved to 70 percent last year, reflecting a nice increase from 2010 when it was just 57 percent. While they seem to be happy, … Continue reading
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The Sky Will Not Fall Because Of The Fiduciary Rule
You’ve heard people screaming up and down about the fiduciary rule. They just had someone screaming that the fiduciary rule is a boon for lawyers (thank you) and that 100,000 to 150,000 advisors will leave the 401(k) business. You’ve also … Continue reading
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