Liability

Mitigating your fiduciary liability: pilot or co-pilot?

When hiring your company’s 401(k) advisor, choosing a fiduciary mitigates your plan sponsor liability. But which type is best? Metaphorically, a 3(21) fiduciary acts as your co-pilot making plan asset recommendations, but the liability remains shared if the “plane crashes.” With a 3(38) fiduciary, you instead get out of the cockpit and become a first-class …

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No More Stars, Diamonds or Smiley Faces

When selecting mutual funds, whether for an individual or a company’s 401(k) plan, it’s best to strictly adhere to acomprehensive list of criteria.  While no one can (or should) guarantee performance, a diversified portfolio of “best in class” high quality funds that are regularly monitored for compliance to that criteria should serve all parties well. Here are …

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