C. Frederick Reish is a partner in Faegre Drinker’s Benefits & Executive Compensation practice group, the Investment Management group, and the Financial Services ERISA Team. His practice focuses on fiduciary issues, prohibited transactions, tax-qualification and retirement income.
Fred Reish: What Does Best Interest Mean . . . In the Real World?
Previously, I’ve discussed different definitions of a “best interest” standard of care. The point is that, while there…
Fred Reish: What Does ‘Best Interest’ Really Mean?
“Best Interest” has become part of the American lexicon …as an aspirational goal or a demanding standard—depending on…
Fred Reish: 401(k) Sponsors in Serious Need of Fiduciary Training
In three earlier posts about the Sacerdote v. New York University decision, I discussed the good and the bad…
Fred Reish: SEC Best Interests . . . When? And What About the DOL
The Regulatory Agendas for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Labor (DOL) were recently issued.…
Fred Reish: Best Practices of Good 401(k) Processes
Previously, I discussed the Sacerdote v. New York University case and the “bad” and “good” behavior of committee members.…
Fred Reish: Court Rules in 401k Fiduciary’s Favor
As I previously discussed, the Court’s opinion about the case of Sacerdote v. New York University pointed out the deficiencies in…
Fred Reish: A Baseline for Acting in 401k Participants’ Best Interest
Uncover the significance of fiduciary duty in managing pension portfolios, as highlighted in the Sacerdote v. New York University case.
Fred Reish: DOL Wants to Audit …Now What?
It’s always unpleasant when a TPA gets a call or a letter from the Department of Labor (DOL)…
Fred Reish: What About Best Interest?
Let’s talk about the meaning of “Best Interest.” There are at least four best interest standards. (While “best…