Category Archives: Retirement Plans

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

One of the great talents that most people lack is having empathy. I think empathy is an actual talent is because understanding what other people feel is something that can certainly give you a leg up in business. You really … Continue reading →

I used to joke that the only clients that used to ask about self directed brokerage accounts were medical practices and law firms. I stopped telling the joke when so many advisors told me that was the truth. My opinion … Continue reading →

For a long time, I didn’t like to go to the dentist. It would be 4 years between cleanings and it was silly because I’m the guy who doesn’t have tooth issues because I don’t have a sweet tooth. My … Continue reading →

When I started my own practice in 2010, some critics said I was selling fear because of issues I had with fee disclosure, revenue sharing, and other fiduciary issues. History ended up proving me right. In 2016, the Department of … Continue reading →

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

For some reason, the unincorporated village I live in has its own Sanitation District where a lot of unethical things have gone on in the past where a father and son once ruled with an iron fist. One man challenged … Continue reading →

I worked 9 years as an ERISA attorney working for third party administration (TPA) firms and that was an excellent start to my career because I really learned the nuts and bolts of plan administration. There are books about ERISA … Continue reading →

One would think that the role of a retirement plan financial advisor is to pick plan investments. Most plan sponsors think that way and some financial advisors think that as well. Some financial advisors promote their brilliant picking of actively … Continue reading →

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