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Reg BI Bedlam: House Denies SEC Enforcement Funding
A last-minute amendment from Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, attached to a routine appropriations bill, passed the full House…
How to Address the (Major) Risks of Proprietary Funds in 401(k)s
A study by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College in May 2018[1] found that over 40…
Maxine Waters Blocks SEC Reg BI Funding
Regulation Best Interest faces challenges as Rep. Maxine Waters moves to block SEC enforcement, sparking debate over investor protections.
4 Fiduciary Threats to 401(k)s Now
While 401(k) plan fiduciaries have diligently addressed fees, investment menus, and transparency, the regulatory ground shifted beneath their…
3(16) Plan Administration: Make the Path Simple
We hear a lot of conversations among clients and advisors debating the value of a 3(16) plan administrator.…
Smaller 401(k) Plans Have A LOT More Problems Than Larger Plans
Common sense might suggest that larger 401(k) plans face more significant challenges than those of small businesses. Yet,…
Why 401(k) Advisors, Sponsors NEED an ERISA Attorney
References to the hilariously un-PC movie Airplane set the stage for That 401(k) Conference at Coors Field in…
Open MEPs Could Boom if SECURE Act Passes
If the SECURE Act passes, the provision that would allow open Multiple Employer Plans (MEPs) could be a game-changer for the retirement plan industry.
SEC Votes to Adopt Controversial ‘Reg BI’
The Securities and Exchange Commission voted on Wednesday to adopt Regulation Best Interest, its high-profile and controversial “package…
3 Potential 401(k) Plan Problems (and How They’re Fixed)
401(k) plans are like complicated machinery with a lot of moving parts and a lot of ways that…