When it comes to managing a retirement plan, transparency and diligence in understanding the associated costs are paramount. Plan sponsors play a crucial role in this realm, ensuring that their employees' retirement savings are not unduly eroded by fees. Here, we'll dive into the types of plan fees, their impact on retirement savings, and strategies to minimize costs without sacrificing the quality of your 401(k) plan.

In the realm of retirement plan oversight, the roles of 3(21) and 3(38) advisors stand out for their critical contributions to fiduciary responsibility and risk management. Understanding these roles and leveraging our expertise as a 3(21)or 3(38) advisor is key to enhancing your retirement plan's effectiveness while mitigating fiduciary liability.

Taxable brokerage accounts are great and shouldn’t get a bad rap (and I am willing to die on this hill). Taxable brokerage accounts tend to be considered less than favorable, but why does my opinion differ from popular belief?

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The introduction of the SECURE 2.0 Act marks a significant step forward in retirement planning for individuals and financial incentives for businesses. This legislation builds upon the foundations laid by the original SECURE Act.

As a CFP, a common query I encounter is whether to opt for traditional (pre-tax) or Roth (post-tax) retirement accounts. It may seem like an easy question that any entry level financial advisor could answer, but there is nuance.

As we close the chapter on 2023 and start 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on the journey we've navigated together and look forward to the path that lies ahead.

In our ongoing efforts to keep you informed about important financial concepts and their implications, today we're going to delve into the topic of U.S. unfunded liabilities and a potential fix.

The discrepancy between payroll and household surveys reveals a significant gap in employment data, with implications for the overall health of the job market and economy.