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Less is more, especially with 401(k) fund lineups

We are a nation of over abundance and we should be grateful for that. The problem is that over abundance can lead to a life of excess. We are often told that more is more and the problem is that … Continue reading →

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Some concern about plan audits

A good friend of mine in the business, Al Lutfy, CPA (one of the best auditors out there, especially at the price) sent me a short note regarding plan audits that certainly piqued my interest. For those who are unaware, … Continue reading →

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Now What? A Retirement Plan Sponsor’s Guide after Fee Disclosure

My latest JDSupra.com article can be found here.

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The danger with self directed brokerage accounts is still there

While the Department of Labor (DOL) heard the loud complaints concerning their intention to imposing disclosure requirements for plan sponsors on self directed brokerage accounts within retirement plans, it doesn’t exempt plan sponsors from liability in having these brokerage accounts … Continue reading →

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Advisors Advantage

My latest newsletter, geared towards financial advisors can be found here.

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9 Things That Financial Advisors to 401(k) Plans Can Actually Use

My latest JDSupra.com article can be found here.

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The DOL puts out the 401(k) self directed brokerage account fire

I am not a big fan of participant directed brokerage accounts within self directed 401(k) plans because it can lead to a whole host of issues and problems that plan sponsors may not anticipate. So while I’m not a big … Continue reading →

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But Everyone is Doing It

I was never part of the in crowd. Look at my picture, could I ever be in the “in crowd”. While I always heard the excuse “that everyone is doing it”, I was always the guy who wasn’t. That’s it … Continue reading →

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The Rosenbaum Law Firm Review

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Why Plan Sponsors Shouldn’t Have Too Much Loyalty to Their Plan Providers

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