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DOL Attempts to change who must act as a Fiduciary
By Clint EdgingtonPosted on September 2nd, 2015
Executive Summary The Department of Labor has proposed an amendment to redefine and expand who must act as fiduciaries in the retirement plan space and […]
Learn MoreMarket Commentary
By Clint EdgingtonPosted on September 2nd, 2015
Global markets were generally down in August. While we tend to shy away from creating the narrative of “why” markets do what they do, it’s […]
Learn MoreTax Form Status Update
By Clint EdgingtonPosted on February 5th, 2013
Here are some forms you should expect to see related to your investment accounts: Form 1099-R (reporting IRA distributions), 5498 (reporting contributions, rollovers and conversion […]
Learn More401(k) Corner: LAST DISCLOSURE FOR 404(a)!
By Clint EdgingtonPosted on October 4th, 2012
At this point you’ve already conducted and disseminated your participant disclosures for your 401(k)/403(b) Plan that were required under ERISA section 404(a) (general information and […]
Learn More401(k) Corner: Roth 401(k)…is it right for you?
By Clint EdgingtonPosted on April 3rd, 2012
While taxes are fresh on your mind, now might be the best time to review whether you should contribute to your 401(k) with pre-tax or […]
Learn More2012: New Fee Disclosure rules may surprise Employees and Employers alike
By Clint EdgingtonPosted on December 1st, 2011
Many small business owners and employees are too busy to focus on their retirement plans, but it will be interesting to see how many notice […]
Learn MoreThe Market votes against the Greek Referendum
By Clint EdgingtonPosted on November 1st, 2011
The Market votes against the Greek Referendum Why Greek PM Papandreou would call for a referendum on the recent bailout has certainly confused the markets […]
Learn More401(k) Corner: Increase Employee Savings
By Clint EdgingtonPosted on October 5th, 2011
Why? 1. Those with a healthier retirement plan are more “present” while working, increasing efficiency. 2. Larger balances per employee allow fixed costs (administrative, audit, […]
Learn MoreFiduciary Guarantee: A false sense of security
By Clint EdgingtonPosted on September 1st, 2011
Summary: There are significant exceptions to the 401(k) warrantees that we have reviewed that render them fairly ineffective in protecting employers/fiduciaries. If an employer wants […]
Learn MoreProtected: U.S. Debt Ceiling – The Budget Impasse
By Clint EdgingtonPosted on July 28th, 2011
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