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Exclusive Interview: Pam Krueger Explains “Advice Gaps” and Food Trucks To 401k Plan Sponsors
Think of the third party as the food truck in the parking lot. Employees will see it and decide for themselves whether to engage with it.
Is The DOL’s New Lost And Found Database Worth It Or Just A New 401k Plan Sponsor Chore?
The fact Social Security was already collecting this information, albeit not in a database, raises the question of whether this new lost and found database will add any real value.
Exclusive Interview: Marcia Wagner Expands On Retirement Plan Financial Planning White Paper
I do not underestimate the ability of the plaintiff’s bar to come up with novel and clever arguments, but for the reasons set forth in the white paper I do not believe that they can construct a viable theory.
Summary of 2024: Navigating the Evolved Fiduciary Landscape for Retirement Plan Fiduciaries
2024 was a year of adaptation for retirement plan fiduciaries who navigated through regulatory changes, legal landscapes, and participant needs with a renewed focus on governance, liability management, and the holistic management of retirement plans.
Giving Thanks To The 401k
In a strange twist of fate, it appears the newsweekly publication business model was closer to retirement in 2009 than the 401k.
Impending SECURE Act 2.0 Auto-enrollment Requirement Prompts These Questions
Making matters worse is the changing regulatory environment once the new SECURE Act 2.0 rules become effective. The good news is the dust settles after that.
What Bodes For The DOL & The SEC During Trump 2.0?
A lot may depend on who Trump selects to head up the DOL in his second term. If we start seeing familiar faces, that might indicate the department’s direction.
Exclusive Interview: Bob Veres Explores Fiduciary In New Ways
Honestly, I think most 401k plans are off-the-shelf items bought from the large asset management companies, purchased by executives who want to get rid of the vexing chore of setting up a retirement plan that benefits the employees.
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