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Can States Enact Their Own Fiduciary Rules?
Who will fill the vacuum left by the demise of the Fiduciary Rule? Industry professionals and practitioners have…
Fiduciary Rule or Not, This Makes Sense—2018 Excel 401(k): The Advisors’ Conference
“How many of you are absolutely sick to death of hearing about the fiduciary rule?” Kimberly Shaw Elliott…
New DOL Rules Do Little for Open MEPs: Opinion
The Department of Labor (DOL) killed off what we call open multiple employer plans (MEP) six years ago. It…
The Ins and Outs of ERISA Fiduciary Insurance
Fiduciary liability insurance shields sponsors and fiduciaries from ERISA claims, covering errors, omissions and exposure risks.
DOL to Introduce New Fiduciary Rule
DOL fiduciary rule faces revival in 2019 as the Department considers new regulations after court vacated the prior definition.
What’s Next For 401K MEPs?
The president’s executive order put multiple employer plans front-and-center. Here’s what happens now. Pete Swisher, from Pentegra Retirement Services,…
Social Security Announces Benefit Increase for 2019
The Social Security Administration announced its cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2019, and it’s substantial (at least when compared…
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)…
Everything is Awesome! Why 401(k) Plan Problems Go Undetected
When I was dating my wife, she asked about my credit score. I never checked it, but I…
A Post-Fiduciary Rule Rollover Playbook
401(k) Rollover Fiduciary Rule challenges create doubt. Discover advisor safeguards, strategies, and best practices to protect clients.