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You Need A Financial Advisor by Ary Rosenbaum

I’m still amazed at how often I come across participant-directed 401(k) plans that don’t have a financial advisor attached. Now, I completely get why solo 401(k) plans usually don’t. Most individuals think they can manage things themselves. I’m in tha...

Jack Henry Settles 401(k) Lawsuit for $1.6 Million

Another week, another excessive fee case settled. This time, it’s Jack Henry & Associates Inc., a well-known technology provider, and its 401(k) retirement committee agreeing to a $1.6 million settlement in a fiduciary breach case under ERISA. What W...

New York Secure Choice: Employers, Get Ready

New York has officially joined the list of states mandating retirement savings programs. ...

That 401(k) Conference Hits the Road in 2026: Wrigley, Colorado, Philly, and Maybe D.C.

That 401(k) Conference is back on the road for 2026, and the lineup is shaping up nicely....

DOL Pulls the Plug on Racial Equity Guidance

The Department of Labor has never been shy about changing its mind, and here we go again....

Northwell Health 403(b) Case Settles After Five Years

Another excessive fee case is wrapping up, this time involving the $5.6 billion Northwell...

Private Assets in 401(k) Plans: Demand Is Growing, Knowledge Is Lagging

One thing I’ve learned in the retirement plan business is that participant demand usual...

The Fine Print Will Cost You

One of the biggest problems I see when new clients hire me is that they never bothered to...

Cracker Barrel and the Wrong Kind of Change

I’ll admit it—I loved Cracker Barrel. Living in New York, I never had one nearby, so ...

Pay Now or Pay More Later: The Real Cost of Underpaying Employees

When I look back on my brief tenure at that union law firm, the irony wasn’t lost on me...