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Why some advisors push particular 401(k) service providers over others.
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Trick or Treat – How does that fund wind up on the platform?
The next time you’re speaking with a 401(k) service provider, ask them how that fund (any of the funds) happened to make it onto their platform. Is it because that fund has superior investment performance? Is it because the platform provider or insurance company’s well-heeled cadre of analysts deemed that fund to be investment worthy?
Read MoreAnother Bundled 401(K) Provider Sued by Employees
Another bundled 401(k) provider sued by their own employees for self-dealing
Read MoreFinal DOL Fiduciary Rule Published
DOL Fiduciary Rule finally published
Read More5 ways to improve 401k plans
5 things to consider if you want to improve your 401(k) plan
Read MoreDo we need the Supreme Court to tell us this
Should this really have to go all the way to the Supreme Court?
Read MoreWhere are the 401k Fee lawsuits going?
Two huge settlements this week on 401(k) fee lawsuits – where is this heading?
Read MoreJerome Schlichter; Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader?
This excellent article by Darla Mercado provides background and commentary on Mr. Schlichter, founder of St. Louis based Schlichter Bogard and Denton. He is well known within the 401(k) industry for launching (and winning) a volley of lawsuits against 401(k) plan sponsors and providers, focused mostly on breach of fiduciary duty in the form of excessive fees and funds that are not in the plan participant’s best interests.
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