Monthly Archives: October 2013

The IRS released the following today: The elective deferral (contribution) limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan remains unchanged at $17,500. The catch-up contribution limit for employees aged 50 … Continue reading →

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I have been an ERISA attorney for 15 years now and it’s gone by pretty quickly. I have worked for a few ERISA attorneys and have seen quite a few out there giving speeches around here and there. Probably my … Continue reading →

My latest JDSupra.com article can be found here.

Aside from the monthly tally of most read articles on JDSupra, I’m not very popular. It’s probably my personality or just not wanting to go with the flow, but I’m not a popular guy. Ask my family, ask my former … Continue reading →

When I started my national single employer retirement plan practice, I learned that getting clients is something that was going to be dependent on me. Clients and referral sources don’t fall into your lap. Before JDSupra and before Mike Alfred … Continue reading →

My latest JDSupra.com article can be found here.

Being a plan fiduciary whether you are a plan sponsor or a plan trustee is serious business. You can get into trouble for stuff that you think is rather innocuous and the reason you think it’s innocuous is probably why … Continue reading →

When I was working for a third party administrator, we were getting bought out. Going from a closely held business by a larger business would bring some changes. I told employees that whenever there is a purchase of a business … Continue reading →

The continuing success of building my law practice is directly attributable to my work in social media. My articles, newsletters, and the blog that you are reading is the major reason I have been able to continue to grow my … Continue reading →