Monthly Archives: January 2017

In my practice, I always talk about how plan fiduciaries can be held personally liable for any issues regarding their retirement plan. Many plan sponsors just don’t pay any attention to that threat until they see it happen to themselves. … Continue reading →

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

When it comes to mutual funds offered under 401(k) plans, I’ve always believed that the multiple share classes was something out of an alphabet soup. I’m not an advisor, so I don’t know how or why there is so many … Continue reading →

In a very novel retirement fee lawsuit, a plan sponsor is being sued over the cost of multiple plans and the use of multiple record-keepers. The class action complaint seeks damages on behalf of nearly 20,000 participants, who argue their … Continue reading →

I’ve been involved with so many small organizations both profit and non-profit in one form or another as employee, officer, or client. The one thing that is consistent with each organization is that the leadership sets the tone. The culture … Continue reading →

There is a point where you have to realize that no matter how good you are and no matter how good your service is, there is always going to be a client that isn’t going to be happy with you. … Continue reading →

My latest newsletter for retirement plan providers can be found here.

My latest JDSupra.com article can be found here.

A new 401(k) survey from Fisher Investments 401(k) Solutions, shows a lack of knowledge among Americans when it comes to their 401(k) plan. 71 percent of respondents to the survey failed Fisher’s 401(k) IQ in the Workplace Quiz, missing at … Continue reading →

One thing I’ve learned over time is not to bottle up anger. Ever since I was a kid, I was passive-aggressive, I wouldn’t confront people with issues that bothered me and I’d bottle it up until I blew up later … Continue reading →