Monthly Archives: August 2011

A few days back, I wrote an article about how plan sponsors can prepare for the new 408(b)(2) fee disclosure regulations. A representative from a third party administrator (TPA) said that they enjoyed my article, except my snarky comments about … Continue reading →

My latest newsletter can be found here.

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 … Continue reading →

My latest JDSupra.com article can be found here.

A revised edition of my very first JDSupra.com article can be found here.

When it comes to technology, people cling on to some old technology because of their fondness for it either because it represents their youth or because they don’t want to change with the times. I laugh how many new albums … Continue reading →

For my first year of law school, I had a renowned criminal law professor. He had a penchant for ties and an odd love for Melrose Place (I was a Dallas guy myself). For his final law exam, the fact … Continue reading →

My latest JDSupra.com article can be found here.

With apologies to Tod Higgins (played by Keanu Reeves) in “Parenthood”, you need a license to practice law to be an ERISA attorney, you need to be a CPA to be a retirement plan auditor, you need a securities license … Continue reading →

An advisor friend of mine advised me of a potential client that was considering making the move to an insurance company based provider. Nothing too strange about that, except for the fact that the 401(k) salesman for the insurance company … Continue reading →