What will new stipulations for CFPs mean for fiduciaries?
With all of the ongoing regulation by the SEC and DOL, it’s about time more parties join the ring. As reported recently by InvestmentNews, the CFP board will now be...Read More
Case Study: How to Access Past Year 5500 Filings in Larkspur Executive
The Ask: To be a good fiduciary, you need to be well aware of the plan holdings and how they changed, what factors were taken into consideration, and what can...Read More
5 “Worst Practices” Every Financial Advisor Should Avoid
There are plenty of bad practices out there in the financial advisory space from conflicts of interest to being out of touch with your clients. But what should you avoid...Read More
Fintech for Retirement Plan Advisors: Larkspur-RiXtrema in the age of “Big Data” & AI
Currently, we live in the age of “Big Data”. “Big Data” is a field that assists with data analysis, data extraction, information processing using huge data sets that are...Read More
Why Plan Sponsors Should Pay More Attention to Their Retirement Plan Design
The key point in your benefit plan’s success is in its design. And if your company hasn’t thought much about it, it might be the time for you to consider a...Read More
Reviewing Top Robo-Advisors and General Tips to Choose the Right One for You
Robo-advisors are financial tools providing assistance or investment management online with moderate or no human intervention. There are around 100 robo-advisors on the market nowadays, and most of them are...Read More
How advisors can avoid excessive fees lawsuits and become better fiduciaries at the same time
As we can see from the news excessive fee lawsuits are not going away. It makes a lot of sense that it continues to happen because people smell money. The...Read More
Red Flag: Do 401k Plans Need a QDIA?
What is QDIA? Why is QDIA important? What are the characteristics of a QDIA? Does a plan have to have a QDIA? What are the requirements of the plan sponsor?...Read More
Case Study: Eliminate IRA Rollover Worries for Your Clients
The Ask When your client asks “What do I do with the money in my 401 (k) plan when I change jobs?” we can create a hypothetical scenario where a prospect/client...Read More
Compare Your Fees to Other Advisors in Your Area Using Fee Benchmark Hidden Tool
Looking for opportunities to create best proposals for your prospect may be tough in terms of pricing, and many people are interested if there is a way to look for other advisors’ fees in their area.