The need for 401k plan sponsors to increase their focus on their fiduciary duties and, specifically, execute strategies with can reduce their fiduciary liability, arises from this New Fiduciary Era in which we find ourselves. Fortunately, the path to implementing these strategies is well worn. It should be easy to accomplish.
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Shotgun compliance, fiduciary naivete, and free markets trump high fees.
Dire prediction for Social Security, when it rains it pours (for fees), and two sides of the same investment coin.
The State in Flux, “Fiduciary” as product, and 12b-1 redux.
“Price (fees) are a component of value. There are many other components that make up value and the relative weight will vary from plan to plan.”
The three standard flavors of ERISA fiduciary plus one special bonus.
Exclusive Interview: Jerry Schlichter Reveals 3 Ways 401k Plan Sponsors Can Avoid a Fiduciary Breach
“If diversification of products in the annuity is limited, the product may result in a fiduciary breach because…”
“Advisors who don’t assume a 3(38) or 3(21) fiduciary position are unlikely to have an investment role.”
FiduciaryNews.com Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 3/17/17
Evolving Retirement Savings vehicles, Beware the Fiduciary Paper Tiger, and The Magician’s (Fee) Secret.