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July 27, 2017 | Retirement Plans
Behavioral insights have helped 401(k) fiduciaries design plans and select investment defaults that best meet the needs of the majority of participants. With new fiduciary scrutiny, an increase in litigation, and a potential shift in participant behaviors, we are entering a new …
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Financial AdvisorsJuly 13, 2017 | Retirement Plans
Now more than ever, investors need guidance in making investment decisions with their IRA rollovers. We offer investment solution ideas built for these challenging times as well as discuss best practices regarding fiduciary concerns when it comes to capturing your share of the $7.3 …
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Financial AdvisorsSenior Investment Consultant
May 19, 2017 | Fiduciary
Documentation is a simple but often overlooked aspect of a successful endowment or foundation. Not only is it a way to record processes and procedures, but it’s also closely related to the duties of care and obedience that each fiduciary in an organization is bound to. It’s important for …
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Endowments & FoundationsMarch 29, 2017 | Retirement Plans
Even with the seemingly ever-changing uncertainty around regulations, there are actionable ways to push forward. Recent 401(k) litigation has helped define fee reasonableness and provides considerable guidance to the industry, including decisions with IRA clients. We break down these cases and …
Senior Vice President, Advisor Services
March 08, 2017 | Retirement Plans
Fee reasonableness is a fundamental and widely discussed fiduciary topic. Despite the importance of the topic, the Department of Labor (DOL) hasn’t given much insight or guidance as to what is considered a reasonable fee. As a result, much of the interpretation of what is and is not reasonable …
Senior Vice President, Advisor Services
December 07, 2016 | Retirement Plans
With Donald Trump named president-elect, a myriad of current policies have been put into question - including the Department of Labor’s Fiduciary Rule. While this rule is not set to take effect until April 2017, there is question as to whether Trump’s election could halt its implementation. …
Senior Vice President, Advisor Services
November 21, 2016 | Fiduciary
As the Department of Labor (DOL) has redefined “investment advice,” they have undoubtedly accelerated the evolution of what it means to be a fiduciary. Regulators are but one of the three key influencers shaping best practices for new fiduciaries. Financial institutions are working aggressively …
November 09, 2016 | Fiduciary
The DOL’s new rule has undoubtedly evolved the definition of fiduciary. How can a fiduciary, by new or old definitions, get it right? In this webinar, Shelby George, JD, CEBS, discusses the three influencers impacting advisor best practices, and the actionable steps you can take …
October 12, 2016 | Retirement Plans
The target date fund (TDF) universe continues to expand, providing plan fiduciaries with more options to consider. This offers greater opportunity to select a suite of TDFs that closely aligns with a plan’s specific needs, but also increases the time and energy plan fiduciaries devote to gaining …
Senior Investment Consultant
October 06, 2016 | Governance
This is a common question from people considering joining a non-profit board. Most have probably already heard of the broad set of duties entrusted to fiduciaries (i.e., fiduciaries have a duty of care, loyalty, and obedience to the organizations they serve). Before becoming a board member, it’s …
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