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Opinions | November 19th, 2015

DOL Reversal on ESG Investing Catches Up to the Markets

Previous DOL rules placed improper obstacles between fiduciaries and their legal obligation to serve the best interests of their participants and beneficiaries.

Opinions | October 28th, 2015

SECOND OPINIONS: Preventive Care: Are You Covered?

Christy Tinnes and Brigen Winters, with Groom Law Group, answer employer questions about health care reform.

Opinions | October 23rd, 2015

Barry’s Pickings: The Problem with ESG Investing

The arc of investment returns bends towards justice.

Opinions | July 22nd, 2015

SECOND OPINIONS: Questions About ACA 40% Excise Tax

Experts from Groom Law Group answer questions about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Opinions | May 22nd, 2015

Managed Account Demand on the Rise

“Do it for me” investors opt for professional management.

Opinions | March 26th, 2015

Addressing Post-Retirement Risks

The cost of delaying consideration of retirement income products

Opinions | February 24th, 2015

Second Opinions – Applying the Employer Mandate Look-Back Rules

Experts from Groom Law Group answer questions about new IRS guidance about applying the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer mandate look-back rules.

Opinions | February 10th, 2015

Mind the Gap

Health care expenses can pose stumbling block for retirement-ready workforce

Opinions | January 22nd, 2015

Multi-Asset Credit

To Everything There is a Season

Opinions | January 20th, 2015

Overcoming Benefit Reductions

Helping Public School Employees Fill Retirement Savings Gap

Opinions | January 9th, 2015

Time for an Alternative Alternative

Defined benefit plan sponsors are seeking an alternative to hedge funds.

Opinions | January 2nd, 2015

Mind the (Coverage) Gap

Since the Pension Protection Act of 2006 was passed, we have, as an industry, made great strides in improving the defined contribution system, for those with access to...

Opinions | December 16th, 2014

How Do You Know That Your Adviser Knows?

Is your adviser right for your plan?

Opinions | December 11th, 2014

What’s Your ‘Number?’

Lucky 13? $1,000,000? 867-5309? Many participants have no idea what their “number” is or even what it means.

Opinions | December 5th, 2014

Is a Core Fund Menu Required?

Does an ERISA fiduciary have an obligation to construct a core fund menu?

Opinions | December 3rd, 2014

SECOND OPINIONS: Questions on ACA ‘Cadillac Tax': Part II

Experts from Groom answer questions for employers about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Opinions | November 25th, 2014

What Is the Definition of Compensation and Why Does It Matter?

We've all been in a "don't shoot the messenger" situation where you have to be the bearer of bad news even if you did nothing to cause the...

Opinions | November 12th, 2014

Questions on ACA ‘Cadillac Tax’: Part I

Internal Revenue Code section 4980I, as enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), imposes a 40%, nondeductible excise tax (Excise Tax) on employers, health insurance...

Opinions | November 11th, 2014

Building Better Retirement Outcomes, with Better Tools

The rise of defined contribution (DC) plans as the primary retirement vehicle for U.S. workers over the past few decades is here to stay.

Opinions | November 4th, 2014

Exploring the ‘Glide Range’: Today’s New Glide Path

Today’s range of available glide paths in target-date funds (TDFs) provides retirement plan sponsors with more choices, yet spurs the need for more effective due diligence programs.

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