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Revenue Sharing Isn’t Dead—But It’s Still Dangerous

Every few years, someone declares revenue sharing “dead.” And every few years, it stubbornly survives. Revenue sharing is still legal. It’s still widely used. And yes, it’s still dangerous—especially for plan providers who don’t explain it well. ...

How Provider Silence Becomes Exhibit A in Litigation

Plan providers love to say, “We’re not the fiduciary.” And in many cases, that’s true. But here’s the uncomfortable reality: silence can still get you pulled into a lawsuit. I’ve seen it happen more times than I can count. A provider spots a pr...

Why Being “Good at What You Do” Isn’t Enough Anymore

For years, plan providers survived on a simple premise: do solid work, keep clients happy, and the ...

When the Loudest Committee Member Is the Least Informed

Every plan sponsor committee has one. The loudest person in the room. The one with the strongest...

Recordkeeper, TPA, Advisor: Who Owns the Mistake When Something Breaks?

When a retirement plan error surfaces, the first reaction is almost always the same: finger-pointin...

Why “Good Service” Doesn’t Matter in ERISA Litigation

Providers often believe that being helpful will protect them if something goes wrong. It feels intu...

SECURE 2.0 Fatigue Is Real—But Providers Can’t Afford It

There is no denying it: sponsors are tired. SECURE 2.0 arrived in waves, and many employers are ove...

The Provider’s Blind Spot: When Helping Too Much Creates Fiduciary Exposure

Most providers don’t stumble into fiduciary exposure intentionally. They do it by trying to be he...

Why Most Provider “Best Practices” Are Just Litigation Avoidance

The retirement industry loves the phrase best practices. It sounds proactive, responsible, and prof...

The Myth of the Perfect Plan Sponsor

There is no such thing as a perfect plan sponsor. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either selling ...