Category Archives: Retirement Plans

When I don’t get the gig

When I’m contacted by a plan sponsor needs help, I usually quote a flat fee and 9 out of 10 times, I’ll get the client. Price is rarely the reason why a potential client won’t hire me. Here is usually … Continue reading

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Retirement Plan Advisors Advantage

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

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Advice For 401(k) Plan Providers On Hosting Events

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

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That 401(k) Conference to hit Philly this November

That 401(k) Conference will be at Citizens Bank Park this fall. On Friday, November 9th, the most 401(k) advisor event will make its debut in the City of Brotherly Love. As always, a 401(k) advisor can expect 4 hours of … Continue reading

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Know when you should go

Like George Costanza who always tried to leave on a high note in an episode of  Seinfeld, I always try to leave at the right time. Most of the time, it’s the right time. Sometimes it’s like the last episode … Continue reading

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The Rosenbaum Law Firm Review

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Be Careful Who You Pick As Your 401(k)’s TPA

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

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The problem of misplaced loyalty

When I first started in the retirement plan business in 1998, I worked for a law firm that served as the counsel for third party administration (TPA) firm in Syosset, NY. There was an office worker there named Orville. I … Continue reading

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On The Form 5500, sometimes the answer lands you in trouble

When you’re filing that Form 5500, just notice that certain answers may likely lead you to an Internal Revenue Service or Department of Labor audit. If you have a plan that is covered under ERISA, saying you don’t have a … Continue reading

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Less is almost always more

I’ve told the story many times, but I used to work for a well known ERISA attorney at a union sized law firm for about 10 months. The woman was absolutely brilliant, but I had to leave there after 10 … Continue reading

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