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The One Topic Every 401k Plan Sponsor Must Know Right Now: Fiduciary Education Curriculum (Part III)
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.
How 401k Plan Sponsors Can Mitigate Fiduciary Liability Associated with Target Date Funds
There are two strategic paths to use when it comes reducing liability. One approach occurs after the fact – after the target date funds are already in place. The other approach takes place before the target date funds are even placed on the 401k plan menu. Which is more reliable?
5 Areas Where Target Date Funds Increase 401k Plan Sponsors’ Fiduciary Liability
When considering the potential – if not underestimated – liability associated with TDFs, perhaps it’s best to listen to the warning Cialdini provides regarding Social Proof: “It should never be trusted fully… we need to look up and around periodically whenever we are locked into the evidence of the crowd.”
Exclusive Interview: Vic Ricciardi Says “Status Quo” Bias Thwarts Broader Acceptance of Behavioral Finance
Why are financial professionals more likely to embrace behavioral finance and how can this help the average investor?
FiduciaryNews.com Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 1/11/19
Potpourri, a fiduciary surprise, and “Out of Date” (Part Deux).
A Fiduciary Focus: 5 Steps 401k Plan Sponsors Should Resolve to Take in 2019
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.
3 Reasons 401k Plan Sponsors are Smiling
As the year approaches its conclusion, it’s a good time to reflect on the good that we have seen in the 401k world. In doing so, we can see plan sponsors have reason to smile.
FiduciaryNews.com Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 12/07/18
Tale of Two Public Policy Cities, Plato’s Fiduciary Cave, and Frankenstein’s Index Fund
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