Jack Towarnicky
Retirement Pros Sound Off On DOL’s New Fiduciary Rule
This broader definition of fiduciary may impose a potential hardship on a segment of the retirement industry that has been trying hard to gain a foothold in plan infrastructure.
DOL Approves Citi’s ‘Diverse Asset Program’ for 401ks—What Could Go Wrong?
The DOL seems to use the same metric that it earlier employed in its statement on the Fiduciary Rule. Still, the Advisory Opinion is very precise in what it allows. Citi will have to tread carefully to not cross the line into the realm of fiduciary.
How Do 401k Plan Sponsors Convince Middle-Class Workers They Can Retire?
Of course, to really answer the question of post-retirement middle class stability, we have to understand what “middle class” means. Luckily, there are folks who collect data, which helps with this definition.
Is There A Cure For Covid Caused 401k Leakage?
It’s clear, then, that there’s a problem. In order how to best come up cure for Covid-related leakage, we have to zero in on exactly when the trouble lies.
What 401k Plan Sponsors Should Do About ‘Lost’ Participants
The DOL’s guidance on missing plan participants appears just as effective as its week 2012 Mutual Fund Fee Disclosure Rule. Yes, it’s there, but it has no viability. Still, that doesn’t mean 401k plan sponsors can ignore the issue, even if they have not lost participants.
‘Forgotten’ 401k Accounts Study Criticized By Fiduciary Professionals
The challenge is plan sponsors often can’t determine if an account is forgotten until some triggering event. And by that time, it’s too late.
Deemed IRAs—Did SECURE Act 2.0 Kill Them or Give Them a Boost?
It’s critical that plan sponsors consult with compliance professionals before adding the Deemed IRA feature.
The 401k’s Past Is Not Its Future
The story arc of the 401k mimics that of software. Each release adds to and builds on features and benefits over and above those of previous releases.
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