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Being a fiduciary means acting on behalf of another person or entity and having a legal and ethical obligation to put their interests above your own. Essentially, a fiduciary is entrusted with the responsibility to make decisions and manage assets in a way that benefits their client, not themselves. This relationship is built on trust and confidence, requiring the fiduciary to act with utmost good faith, care, and loyalty.
Why We Still Need Open MEP Legislation
We need incentives for more smaller employers to adopt 401(k) plans for their employees. However, the current structure…
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.…
Playing for Keeps: Positioning Yourself as the Quarterback of 401(k) Plans
Jason Roberts, CEO of Pension Resource Institute, shared strategies on client retention & prospecting at Excel 401(k): The Advisors' Conference.
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…
What to do About 401(k) Fee Compression
Brad Arends, chief executive officer of intellicents clues us in on how his firm is dealing with this evergreen and…
‘Professional Fiduciary’ Indicted for 401(k) Fraud, Embezzlement
Alleged husband and wife grifters Jeff and Wendy Richie were indicted Wednesday for fraud and embezzlement related to…
Broadridge Adds Fi360 Fiduciary Scores, Boosts Transparency
In response to what it says is customer and industry demand for greater fiduciary transparency, Fintech powerhouse Broadridge…
The Ins and Outs of ERISA Fiduciary Insurance
Fiduciary liability insurance shields sponsors and fiduciaries from ERISA claims, covering errors, omissions and exposure risks.
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.…