Monthly Archives: July 2018

2 For Chicago: Two great 401(k) advisor events and a Cubs game and Happy Hour

I’m very proud to announce that The 401(k) Conference will emanate from the friendly confines from Wrigley Field on Thursday, September 13th. If you’re a 401(k) financial advisor, you get 4 hours of content, lunch, a Wrigley Field Stadium Tour … Continue reading

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Don’t discount offering participants at least an education

Advisors ask me all the time of the role of education in participant-directed 401(k) plans. Participant-directed 401(k) plans that are governed under ERISA §404(c) offer the plan sponsors liability protection based on a participant’s gains or losses on their account … Continue reading

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Don’t pick a provider just because it’s popular/big

When picking a retirement plan provider whether it’s a third party administrator (TPA) or financial advisor, don’t pick a provider just because they’re the biggest provider out there. Bigger doesn’t mean better. As you see in high school, being popular … Continue reading

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Retirement Plan Advisors Advantage

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Keep Those Beneficiary Information On File and Updated

As a plan sponsor, it should be obvious that you need to keep all beneficiary forms on file and make sure they’re updated. However, surprisingly, I have found many plan sponsors that are deficient when it comes to this form … Continue reading

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Empathy goes a long way

When I started my law firm about 8 years ago, I had already had a marketing guru who was handling my public relations side even when I was an associate at a semi-prestigious Long Island law firm.  Yes, as an … Continue reading

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Matrix sued over Vantage Benefits

If you’ve learned anything from me, just realize that anyone can be sued for anything. All you need to be sued is the purchase of a court index number and the filing and serving of a complaint. I’ve been one … Continue reading

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The Rosenbaum Law Firm Review

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Mistakes An Employer Needs To Avoid When Starting A 401(k) Plan

My latest article can be found here on JDSupra.com

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