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Warren Ups War of Words in 401(k) Fiduciary Fight
Elizabeth Warren, the Senate’s favorite scribe, fired off yet another letter last week, this time to Labor Secretary…
September 11, 2017
Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist Designation Updated (For Good Reason)
Get with the times, at least with the education and designations 401k advisors choose to better serve plan…
September 11, 2017
401k Plans Impacted by Hurricane Harvey Receive Regulatory Relief
The Department of Labor is easing the regulatory burden for 401k plan sponsors and participants in areas affected…
August 30, 2017
DOL Proposes 401(k) Fiduciary Rule Delay (Again)
Fiduciary rule delay moves full implementation to 2019, affecting retirement plans, IRA owners, and financial fiduciaries.
August 28, 2017
High Fees Flourish When Good 401k Advisors Do Nothing
Here’s how the great Bill Geist once introduced a segment on “CBS Sunday Morning:” “While police and social…
August 21, 2017
401(k) Plan Sponsor Steals Proceeds for Country Club Creature Comforts
A 66-year old former owner of a lighting fixtures company will spend 3.5 years in prison for stealing…
August 13, 2017
One Major Fiduciary Rule Criticism Doesn’t Hold Up
Fiduciary Rule protects retirement savers from conflicted advice, ensuring fair access to investments and stronger financial security.
August 9, 2017
How 401(k) Advisors Become Employee Productivity Consultants
Now that the retail financial advice space has entered a new fiduciary era with the initial implementation of…
August 3, 2017
Fi360 Hits 401(k) Fiduciary Milestone
Fi360 fiduciary designees hit 10,000, supporting $5 trillion in assets and millions of retirement plan participants.
August 3, 2017
4 Reasons For 401(k) Advisors to Partner with TPAs
Innovation begins within, but certainly, those with whom we surround ourselves with influence our ideas, confidence, and ability…
August 2, 2017