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Exclusive Interview: Peter Gulia Explains Difference Between “Settlor” (Plan Design) And “Fiduciary” (Plan Administration) Functions
How do we design and administer retirement plans?
Exclusive Interview: Spencer Williams Says Post Separation Leakage “A Huge Problem”
In theory, 401k plans were always intended to be highly portable, but that’s not what happened. “Portability” only evolved to the extent that the most-attractive balances were picked off and rolled over to IRAs, and everyone else was left holding the bag.
Should A 401k Plan Sponsor Take On The Additional Fiduciary Liability Associated With Retirees?
The decision to retain and service company retirees appears (at first blush at least) to be a no-brainer. But that includes a very important assumption.
Do 401k Plan Sponsor Have Fiduciary Responsibilities For Employees In Retirement?
If you think the web of fiduciary duties is complex in a 401k plan that focuses on getting employees to save for retirement, imagine how much more intricate it becomes if the plan also has to cater to retired employees.
Exclusive Interview: Luis Aguilar On SEC/DOL Harmonization And Continuing Fiduciary Confusion
“Perhaps the continued confusion can be expected given that the term ‘best interest’ is not defined in Reg BI and the word ‘fiduciary’ is not used in defining the new standard. It makes it harder to understand.”
How Do You Prep For The Coming IRA Rollover Fiduciary Rule?
In a nutshell, what was initially considered a “pick me because you like me” decision on the part of the prospect has been reframed as a “pick me because I sold you investments” decision. It’s a subtle distinction, but it drives the difference between a fiduciary act and a non-fiduciary act.
Exclusive Interview: Larry Starr Explains “Galactically Stupid,” 3% Math, and More!
Interested to know why small plans are different? What the dumbest retirement idea in the past 10 years was? What the most successful concept was? Read all about it in this article.
The Top 5 Tactics 401k Plan Sponsors Are Failing To Take Full Advantage Of Right Now
Plan sponsors can benefit from motivated employees, and the 401k plan is a tool to achieve this motivation. What precisely can plan sponsors offer in addition to the usual company match to make their 401k plan more enticing, more attractive, more motivating?
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