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Insights for Non-Profits » Fiduciary Monitoring Helps Trustees Stay on Top of Their Game
September 30, 2021 | Fiduciary
Non-profit fiduciaries have a duty of care to their organizations. Everyone knows they should be acting in the best interest of the organizations they serve. It’s the right thing to do. But do you and your board members realize that when it comes to financial matters, not only is ‘best interest’ …
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Non-ProfitsInsights for Non-Profits » Best Practices for Evaluating Your Investment Advisor
August 27, 2021 | Fundraising
Non-profit boards and investment committees have an important fiduciary responsibility. They must always do what is in the best interest of their organizations for their investment portfolios. This responsibility even exists when management decisions are delegated to third party investment …
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Non-ProfitsFinancial Planning » 4 Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor
March 23, 2021 | Financial Planning
Everyone wants to work with a financial advisor that’s right for them. But how do you know what advisor is right for you? You’re entrusting this individual with your financial well-being, so you should feel comfortable asking the tough questions. Some of the questions that follow may seem too …
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All AudiencesLibrary » Webinar: New Era Menu Design
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 AdvisorsLibrary » Webinar: Accumulating Assets in IRAs
July 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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Insights for Non-Profits » Documentation: A Simple Step to Strengthen Fiduciary Oversight
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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Non-ProfitsLibrary » Webinar: Fiduciary Fee Reasonableness: Breaking Down Litigation Teachings
March 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 …
Library » Converge, Volume 13: Fiduciary Fee Reasonableness
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 …
Library » Converge, Volume 12: Trump and the Fiduciary Rule—Managing Uncertainty
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. …
Library » 3 Influencers Driving Today’s Fiduciary Best Practices
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 …