Most 401k plan sponsors will readily admit they are not experts when it comes to retirement plans. They understand they have a role in the process. They understand that role carries with it certain fiduciary obligations. They understand (and accept) that role also exposes them to liabilities. This article shows how prudent delegation can mitigate much of that fiduciary liability.
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The One Topic Every 401k Plan Sponsor Must Know Right Now: Fiduciary Education Curriculum (Part III)
Here’s an inside look at what’s been making all those headlines the last few years, and maybe what might be making headlines in the next few years.
“First, we need to recognize we have a problem that affects all Americans and then work to find the basic solutions we can agree on. The longer we wait, the more people will suffer and the more expensive it will be.”
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.
Retirement policy retreads, the latest from the front lines of the fiduciary battle, and the WorryMeter and the markets.
Second thoughts on the new MEP, a growing (fiduciary) consensus, and the return of a Halloween (fee) nightmare.
MEP Fever and Carly Simon sings “Fiduciary” (to the tune of “Anticipation’).
The financial news media and the investment industry constantly bombards employees with reminders to save for environment. It’s probably the most recognized financial goal people have. Could it be, then, that society has built up such an aura around retirement that the anticipation exceeds the actual event?
“…the best efforts of those focused on product, not investors, are ultimately doomed to failure.”
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The states go marching on, fee posse grows, and “Too Good to be True”