5 Articles for your weekend reading list: August 25-26, 2018
Here are five suggested articles to read this weekend: 1. More Young Participants Committing 401k Faux Pas – Early withdrawals from 401ks and other retirement accounts are on the rise among younger...Read More
The Complete Guide to the 404(c) Diversification Report
Below is your complete guide (with corresponding screenshots) to the 401kFiduciaryOptimizer 404(c) Diversification Report: Diversification addresses a plan lacking diversifying investments; it does not address overlap in the menu. It...Read More
Fiduciary advisers should be weighing the risks and upsides of securities lending
Fidelity Investments is making 401(k) advisers’ lives a little more complicated. The Boston-based behemoth dropped some eye-popping news Wednesday: as of Friday, it will begin offering two index mutual funds with a price...Read More
Advisors have a key role to play when it comes to helping clients ensure compliance.
SOURCE: planadviser.com A recent web seminar covered the topic of missing participants with Mercer experts Margaret Berger, principal, Princeton, New Jersey, Brian Kearney, principal, Washington, D.C., Norma Shaiara, principal, Washington, D.C....Read More
Here’s What People Are Saying About State Fiduciary Rules
It’s been a while since the battle between federal fiduciary rule advocates and the financial services industry started. The U.S. Department of Labor rule is designed to oblige financial advisors...Read More
5 Signs indicating that you might have fiduciary liability.
In order to avoid fiduciary liability, you, as a fiduciary, should pay attention to the expenses of the 401k plan you provide, and its performance, therefore: If the funds provided...Read More
What you need to know about the Lower Fee Classes Report.
Like an MRI machine for a doctor, the Low Fee Alternative report allows an advisor to diagnose problems within a plan. For example, it can identify closet index funds in...Read More
How You Can Solve The Most Difficult DOL Rule Documentation Requirement
Today we are going to tackle one of the most difficult data challenges you will encounter in creating a best interest report. You are obligated to act in clients’ best...Read More
What June 9th DOL Rule Date Means For You: How to Not Be a Low Hanging Fruit for Litigation Attorneys
What June 9th DOL Rule Date Means For You: How to Not Be a Low Hanging Fruit for Litigation Attorneys On May 22, Secretary of Labor Acosta confirmed something that...Read More
Federal Reserve Stress Scenarios Modeled In Riskostat
As you may know, the Federal Reserve recently released their stress scenarios: Base, Severe and Adverse. While the Fed may not explicitly regulate you, the role this organization plays in...Read More