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The Difference between a 3(21) and 3(38) Fiduciary

May 12, 2020

Retirement plan advisors can serve in a 3(21) or 3(38) fiduciary capacity or in some cases, both. The needs and desires of the plan sponsor dictate the specific arrangements. Such decisions are normally predicated upon risk mitigation versus risk avoidance. While some plan sponsors want assistance with their fiduciary responsibilities but elect to maintain discretion and control of their plan’s investment menus, others will choose to shift fiduciary responsibilities to a third party due to

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Business Owners and the SECURE Act

December 27, 2019

For the first time since the passage of the Pension Protection Act (PPA) in 2006, Congress forwarded and the president signed a major piece of retirement legislation. Referred to as the Setting Every Community up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act), the law includes a number of provisions that will undoubtedly change the retirement landscape. Although it is early and specific details are scant, we thought we would take the opportunity to comment on a

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The Awesome Potential in Plan Design – 401(k) podcast

July 1, 2019

Are you responsible for choosing a new retirement plan for your company? Are you responsible for evaluating your current one? SYM Financial Vice President and Retirement Plan Advisor Tom Ackmann and Financial Advisor Michelle Hipskind offer valuable insight into factors to consider so your plan fits your needs. From employee retention to maximizing owner benefits, tune in to this podcast hear straightforward advice designed to serve the best interest of you – the plan sponsor.

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Paying to Earn, Paying to Save: Guidance for Business Owners – 401(k) podcast

March 6, 2018

A few dollars here, a few dollars there – over the course of years and decades, these dollars add up. Still, most retirement investors – and retirement plan sponsors – have little or no idea how much of their retirement savings is lost each quarter to fees. Join Tom Ackmann, SYM Vice President and Qualified Plan Advisor, and Michelle Hipskind, Financial Advisor, for a succinct and sometimes surprising “inside look” at the workings of fee

The Difference between a 3(21) and 3(38) Fiduciary

Business Owners and the SECURE Act

The Awesome Potential in Plan Design – 401(k) podcast

Paying to Earn, Paying to Save: Guidance for Business Owners – 401(k) podcast

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