Excessive Fee Rebound

The avalanche of law suits filed against ERISA plan fiduciaries over the last decade may finally be subsiding. The subject went all the way to the…
Plan Economics: Fees & Expenses of Employer Sponsored ERISA Retirement Plans

Introduction Fiduciaries of Employer Sponsored ERISA Retirement Plans (“Plans”) have the duty to act in the best interest of Plan participants and…
Are You Sure You are Acting in Your Client’s Best Interest?

Financial Professionals have a difficult task of complying with regulatory requirements while also doing their best to act in their client’s best…
Proposed ESG Regulations Pave the Way for ESG Investing in ERISA Plans

The DoL’s proposed rule, “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights” (“ESG Proposal”) released on October…
4 Quick Observations on the DOL’s Proposed ESG Rule

Today, the Department of Labor published its proposed rules on ESG investments and proxy voting within ERISA plans. The proposed rule is entitled, “…
Insurer Provides Best Practices to Avoid ERISA Litigation

With the extreme rise in ERISA lawsuits has also come a rise in insurance premiums. One insurer shared their tips for plan sponsors to mitigate the…
Factors Influencing Future Returns

It is a natural reaction for institutions and individuals to want to find out how much money their investments have earned or lost. This holds the…
Why Returns can’t be Evidence of a Fiduciary Breach

Background It is a natural reaction for institutions and individuals to want to find out how much money their investments have earned or lost. This…