The mistaken promise of participation may have an all-too-familiar ring to corporate retirement plan veterans.
Basic Members
You might think you can ignore PEPs. And you might be in for a surprise.
Long industry veteran tells it like it is. How will his comments change your thoughts on these important subjects?
Astute fiduciaries understand this danger. They can proactively head off turbulence before the waters get particularly bad.
As you’ll see in a moment, there are situations when it does make sense to sell short that are consistent with one’s fiduciary duty. Still, the dangers are there and it’s best to proceed into this financial minefield only with the most expert of advice.
In the end, though, you must remember the PEP is brand new. Not all offerings will offer the same advantages. Some may be designed specifically to forego one advantage to emphasize another.
In the coming ascendency of 401k PEPs, here’s what might surprise you, and here’s what might disappoint you.
Here things get a little familiar for companies with pre-existing stand-alone 401k plans (but may need to be discovered by those without plans).
Only time will tell, but the smart money is that open 401k MEP/PEPs are a game-changer. Are you planning to sit on the bench or are you suiting up and getting ready to wade in?
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