by Roland|Criss | Oct 13, 2015 | Retirement Plans
Have you ever been so thirsty on a steamy August day that you drank from a garden hose? Yes, I must admit that I have. I remember falling for this hydration method as a teenager in the midst of my lawn mowing days. It seemed like a good idea at the time, with the...
by Roland|Criss | Aug 13, 2015 | Retirement Plans
As I sit here reviewing an investment advisory agreement this morning on behalf of one of our ERISA 3(16) clients, I am reminded of the weight of a client’s duties – not just under ERISA – but under the obligations of the many vendor agreements they will sign on...
by Roland|Criss | Jul 7, 2015 | Retirement Plans
When faced with such a question, few plan sponsors – and the executives appointed to be Plan Administrators – seem able to answer it with any confidence. As fiduciary consultants we often find that those who feel positive about their status are likely to...
by Roland|Criss | May 21, 2015 | Retirement Plans
In my work with retirement plan administrators and investment advisors, I often consider what is happening in the food industry across the United States. As the population grew, so did the need for more food – that would last longer – that would tolerate shipping and...
by Roland|Criss | Apr 7, 2015 | Retirement Plans
A great article appeared today in BenefitsLink called Retirement Plans Often Rife with Conflicts of Interest. In it, the author, Johnathan Broadbent, expresses consternation about the increasingly complex responsibilities of the retirement plan sponsor amidst the...