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The worst things to argue about are politics and religion. That’s why I avoid suggesting that plan sponsors add an ESG fund to their 401(k) lineup. I’ve never been a big fan of these funds because each mutual fund company … Continue reading →

World Insurance Associates has devided to purchase Waukesha, Wisconsin-based Financial Solutions, adding to the World financial services division led by Pensionmark CEO Troy Hammond. To date, World has completed more than 195 acquisitions and serves its clients from more than … Continue reading →

My daughter works at my son’s favorite pizzeria. She can’t bring in outside food or drink? Why? Appearances matter even if David Portnoy only gave them a 7.2. Mutual fund companies are going to have their own proprietary in their … Continue reading →

The fee disclosure regulations were one of the best things that ever happened to the retirement plan business. Yet, what is great, can be improved. Sections 340 and 341 of Secure 2.0 request that the Department of Labor (DOL) and … Continue reading →

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

With January 1st coming down the pike, many in the retirement plan industry have issued a sigh of relief. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has now announced an administrative transition period for the new catch-up contribution requirements under the SECURE … Continue reading →

If you lived in my household as a kid, you wouldn’t be surprised I was a kid who saw a glass, half empty then half full. I think having my practice has made me more of an optimist. A Fidelity … Continue reading →

Everyone has an opinion, but I think the independent opinion that is guided by beliefs and not by pay is far more important than the opinion that is greased by greed. I had lunch with my local neighborhood third-party administrator … Continue reading →

When I started my own National ERISA/ retirement plan law practice more than 13 years ago, it wasn’t easy. It still isn’t easy, but I could no longer see myself working for people who were either too arrogant or too … Continue reading →

October is the usual month that the Internal Revenue Service to come down from the mountain and announce the 2024 retirement plan limits, but we can guess. The 402(g) salary deferral limit might rise by $500 or 2.2%, according to … Continue reading →