Download or read book The Advisor S Guide to the Dol Fiduciary Rule written by Marcia S. Wagner and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In April of 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its final rule that greatly expands the DOL's definition of "fiduciary" to apply to a broad range of advisors and broker-dealers who work with retirement related accounts. With many advisors currently operating under a suitability standard, broad imposition of the much stricter fiduciary standard of conduct will be a major change that will be felt by nearly the entire financial services industry. Even advisors who currently meet the fiduciary standard will face new documentation and operational requirements. The Advisor's Guide to the DOL Fiduciary Rule is the premier resource guiding advisors, planners, agents, producers, attorneys and other professionals through the new requirements established by the DOL's significant new rule. Written by one of the most highly respected legal experts in the field, this Guide delivers a powerful combination of expert explanations and legal analysis along with vital Q&As that provide reliable, direct answers to vital questions before they arise.
Download or read book The Advisor s Guide to the Dol Fiduciary Rule 2nd Edition written by Marcia S. Wagner and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Labor's (DOL) fiduciary rule constitutes the single biggest change in the financial advisory area since the passage of ERISA, but the DOL fiduciary rule was invalidated by a federal court of appeals last year. That begs the question then of what rules do apply for financial advisors helping clients make important decisions affecting their retirement? As a result, every attorney, advisor, or consultant whose practice, or the practice of their clients, directly or indirectly include advising on retirement plans must ensure they are in compliance with the new DOL Fiduciary Rule. The Advisor's Guide to the DOL Fiduciary Rule, 2nd edition, explains in detail what practices are permitted, prohibited, and required when dealing with retirement accounts. This includes the rendering of advice, fee structures, developing training courses, evaluating operating procedures and forms, and correcting noncompliant activities. Written by two of the most respected legal experts in the field -- Marcia Wagner, founder of the Wagner Law Group, and Barry Salkin, also of the Wagner Law Group, who have been practicing in the area of ERISA and employee benefits for many years -- this 2nd edition has been fully updated, including: Valuable information on the current Fiduciary Rule now in place as a result of court invalidation on the most recent fiduciary rule Current status and analysis of proposed SEC rule Current state of financial industry on compliance Employee benefits consultants or specialists Potential scenarios for 2019 And more! With this latest edition, advisors, planners, agents, producers, attorneys and other professionals will be able to confidently navigate the change surrounding this rule.
Download or read book The Investment Advisor s Compliance Guide 2nd Edition written by Les Abromovitz and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the current activities of SEC and state securities regulators, as well as the changing business and communication landscapes, investment advisors today must keep current with developments affecting compliance at all levels and in all jurisdictions. The Investment Advisor's Compliance Guide, 2nd Edition delivers a concise yet comprehensive explanation of the rules and how they affect the work you do on a daily basis--no matter where you're registered. The completely enhanced and updated Investment Advisor's Compliance Guide, 2nd Edition, provides highly practical guidance covering all of today's compliance issues, including: -The DOL's new fiduciary rule -RIA advertising, including the use of client testimonials, credentials, and performance results -The use of today's top social media platforms -Client communications, including disclosures -Recent ethical decisions Designed to go far beyond basic compliance rules, The Investment Advisor's Compliance Guide, 2nd Edition, will also help advisors avoid compliance issues, deal with client complaints, and grow their business with the confidence that their actions are well suited to withstand the strictest scrutiny from clients and regulators alike. The expert author, Les Abromovitz, J.D., has extensive experience handling compliance consulting assignments for Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs). In The Investment Advisor's Compliance Guide, 2nd Edition, he has created a completely up-to-date, reader-friendly, go-to-resource for investment advisors, vital for veterans but also a powerful training tool for those new to the field. .
Download or read book The Fiduciary written by Christian D. Rahaim and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For any company or person considering or currently serving in the capacity of an ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) fiduciary, author Christian D. Rahaim's The Fiduciary: An In-depth Guide to Fiduciary Duties--From Studebaker to Enron, is an invaluable resource. The Fiduciary contains essential material--from the evolution of the fiduciary concept to its adaptation in ERISA and its continued evolution in the workplace. The clear and concise chapters build the framework for the reader to develop an understanding of the content, operations, and issues with the fiduciary obligation, such as: - An overview of pension plans - Responsibilities of a fiduciary - Investment management for defined contribution and benefit plans - Plan fees and expenses - Administration and compliance Christian Rahaim relies on more than twelve years of human resource management experience to guide employers through the processes related to employee benefits and fiduciary responsibilities. Citing the classic example of the Studebaker Corporation and the high-profile debacle of Enron, he details major factors that should be considered in fiduciary roles. The Fiduciary is an employers' guide for updated information on the increasingly controversial, legislated, and litigated topic of employee benefit plans.
Download or read book Navigating the DOL s New Fiduciary Rules written by K. Grafton and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new "investment advice" regulations under ERISA's fiduciary rules will have broad impact throughout the markets it affects. This article explores the impact on broker-dealers and their customers.
Download or read book Prudent Practices for Investment Stewards written by Fiduciary360 and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details a prudent investment process for Investment Stewards--persons who have the legal responsibility for managing someone else's money, including trustees and investment committee members. It is used in conjunction with Fiduciary360's training programs in fiduciary responsibility.
Download or read book The Advisor s Guide to Annuities written by JOHN L. OLSEN and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-09 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in plain English, the latest updated, revised, and expanded edition of The Advisor's Guide to Annuities covers both the technical details of how various types of annuities operate, as well as the broader questions about how and when they should be used in clients' financial plans. No other resource provides such a deep and independent-minded look at the structure, costs, benefits, and risks that come with all types of annuities. This comprehensive, single-volume guide supplies: - Clear and concise descriptions of every type of annuity - In-depth discussions of the direct and secondary issues surrounding the use of annuities, including income and estate tax consequences as well as concerns for annuity owners and beneficiaries - Detailed explanations of annuity-specific terminology, which empowers advisors and clients to understand exactly how an annuity will function and enables comparison of similar products from different companies - Sound advice from industry-leading authors which helps advisors avoid common mistakes and ensures that the choices offered are truly in the best interests of clients Highlights of the 5th Edition: - Detailed discussion of qualified vs. nonqualified annuities - Exploration of planning opportunities presented by Deferred Income Annuities (DIAs) or "longevity annuities" and QLACs - In-depth discussion about the impact of the DOL Fiduciary Rule on advisors and consumers - Advice and analysis of the impact of partial withdrawals - Updated tax info, including info on QLACs - New material on "managed volatility" indices used in indexed annuities - New ways to use variable annuities as an investment vehicle, including new "fee only" variable annuities that can be sold under the Fiduciary Rule. Written by two of the foremost experts in this field, The Advisor's Guide to Annuities, 5th Edition, is designed specifically to help you make the most of all the opportunities--and avoid complications--in this active and ever-changing area.
Download or read book What Your Financial Advisor Isn t Telling You written by Liz Davidson and published by HMH. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Protect your money with this “accessible and practical” guide to hiring and working with financial advisors (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Hiring a trained expert to safeguard and grow your wealth seems like a foolproof decision, but it can go awry for many people. You should never blindly trust that your advisor has your best interests at heart—and while there are many benefits to working with a financial pro, there are some things you should know first. Drawing on her insider’s knowledge of how the financial advice profession really works, Liz Davidson shows how to judge whether an advisor is going to help or harm your savings. This no-nonsense guide covers questions such as: How should you decide if you really need an advisor? What financial moves can you make without their help? What important questions should you ask before trusting them with your money? What are the red flags you should run from? What does all their jargon really mean? Learn how to take control of your financial well-being—either with a financial advisor or without one. “This book is mandatory reading for anyone who wants a better understanding of how to manage their money.” —Mary Beth Franklin, InvestmentNews “Valuable tools for managing one’s personal finances for maximum results.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Download or read book Washington State Notary Public Guide written by Washington State Department and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-06 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Licensing has worked to keep the notary public application process as simple as possible. A prospective notary need only submit a complete application, proof of a $10,000 surety bond, and appropriate fees to the Department of Licensing in order to begin the process. Once an applicant has completed all application requirements and proven that he or she is eligible, the Department will have a new certificate of commission mailed out promptly. New in 2018, notaries public can also apply for an electronic records notary public endorsement, which allows the notary to perform notarial acts on electronic documents as well as paper documents. The application process is similar to the application process for the commission, and can be done at the same time or separately.
Download or read book Fixing the 401 k written by Joshua P. Itzoe and published by Hillcrest Publishing Group. This book was released on 2008 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a retirement plan fiduciary but unsure of what's required of you? Does it scare you to be held personally liable for bad decisions? Do you have a sneaking suspicion that your plan is paying too much in fees but you're not sure how to find out? Are you worried that your employees won't be able to retire? If the answer to any of these questions is "Yes," this book is for you. "Josh Itzoe has a remarkable capacity for seeing through the maze of regulations surrounding qualified plans to the handful of core ideals by which successful plans must operate. This is a great, understandable guide for plan sponsors." -Pete Swisher, CFP, CPC, Vice President and Senior Institutional Consultant, Unified Trust Company, N.A. and author of "401 (k) Fiduciary Governance: An Advisor's Guide" "Fixing the 401(k) is a bold and excellent work. Josh Itzoe reminds us that excellence is desperately needed within our private retirement system. By following the solid principles shared in this book, Itzoe reveals how any employer, large or small, can build and operate an excellent 401(k). The 401(k) is the mechanism that over fifty million people will rely upon to help their retirement dreams become a reality. This book is the starting point for employers who want to understand how to make their 401(k) truly excellent and help secure the common good of society." -Matthew D. Hutcheson, Congressional Expert and Independent Pension Fiduciary
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law written by Dana Shilling and published by Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. This book was released on 2023 with total page 1936 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law 2017 Edition written by Shilling and published by Wolters Kluwer. This book was released on 2016-10-21 with total page 1820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law will help you navigate complex and potentially costly Human Resources issues. You'll know what to do (and what not to do) to avoid costly mistakes or oversights, confront HR problems - legally and effectively - and understand the rules. The Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law offers fast, dependable, plain English legal guidance for HR-related situations from ADA accommodation, diversity training, and privacy issues to hiring and termination, employee benefit plans, compensation, and recordkeeping. It brings you the most up-to-date information as well as practical tips and checklists in a well-organized, easy-to-use resource. The 2017 Edition provides new and expanded coverage of issues such as: The Supreme Court held in March 2016 that to prove damages in an Fair LaborStandards Act (FLSA) donning/doffing class action, an expert witness testimony could be admitted Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Bouaphakeo, 136 S. Ct. 1036 (2016). Executive Order 13706, signed on Labor Day 2015, takes effect in 2017. It requires federal contractors to allow employees to accrue at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, and unused sick leave can be carried over from year to year. Mid-2016 DOL regulations make millions more white-collar employees eligible for overtime pay, by greatly increasing the salary threshold for the white-collar exemption. Updates on the PATH Act (Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes; Pub. L. No. 114-113. The DOL published the fiduciary rule in final form in April 2016, with full compliance scheduled for January 1, 2018. The rule makes it clear that brokers who are paid to offer guidance on retirement accounts and Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) are fiduciaries. In early 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced it would allow charging parties to request copies of the employer s position statement in response to the charge. The Supreme Court ruled that, in constructive discharge timing requirements run from the date the employee gives notice of his or her resignation not the effective date of the resignation. Certiorari was granted to determine if the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts consideration of severing provisions for unconscionability. "
Download or read book Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law 2022 Edition IL written by Pro Rfza and published by Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. This book was released on 2021-03 with total page 1860 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law, 2022 Edition
Download or read book Erisa Fiduciary Compliance written by Synder and published by Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aspen Publishers' ERISA Fiduciary Compliance: A Practical Guide to Participant-Directed Investments is a process-oriented book designed to enlighten administrators about the "ins and outs" of working with 401(k) and 403(b) plan providers. This one-of-a-kind resource will help you: Prepare RFPs Choose the best plan provider Run committee meetings Review investments Fulfill your oversight responsibilities Avoid fiduciary liability ERISA Fiduciary Compliance will help give you the insights and information you need to handle the most important tasks facing plan administrators today: Determine if your investment advisor/broker is providing you with the best available funds Decide when to change your investment options Manage crucial decisions from starting a plan to switching providers Stay in compliance and avoid lawsuits Understand what's really going on in the plan and what the real fees are Designed to help you stay fully compliant with all federal and state regulations, ERISA Fiduciary Compliance explains the concepts of fiduciary responsibility and liability and how these apply to retirement plan investments. the 2008 Edition has been updated to include: Full coverage of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) Coverage of changes made to EPCRS in 2006 Analysis of the ERISA implications and concurrent DOL oversight responsibilities associated with the marketing of insurance products to employee benefit plans Coverage of the DOL's clarification, in Field Assistance Bulleting 2004-03, of directed trustees' limits of liability New required dates for employers to transfer employee contributions that have been collected from an employee's pay to a 403(b) plan Coverage of the DOL's "major initiative" regarding the disclosure of fees charged to benefit plans by service providers Coverage of potential DOL action regarding either amending Section 404(c) regulations or issuing interpretive guidance to encourage more retirement appropriate investments for participants who are automatically enrolled in Section 401(k) plans Coverage of final regulations stating that, effective for tax years beginning in 2006, a 401(k) (or 403(b)) plan may allow participants to designate all or part of their elective deferrals under such plans as a Roth contribution Coverage of the DOL Advisory Opinion in which DOL stated that an individual who advises a plan participant on how to invest assets or manages the assets in exchange for a fee is a fiduciary with respect to the plan, within the meaning of ERISA Section 3(21)(A) Coverage of the DOL's Employee Benefits Security Administration April 2006 update of the VFC program, which adds additional transactions, reduced documentation requirements, a simplified application form, a checklist, and an online calculator to the program Coverage of the DOL's announcement, on October 22, 2006, of a new enforcement program, the Consultant Adviser Program, which focuses on pension consulting services and is designed to address issues of whether plan service providers, especially investment advisers, may have potential conflicts of interest Coverage of relevant case law
Download or read book Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law 2023 Edition IL written by Shilling and published by Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. This book was released on 1998 with total page 1888 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Four Pillars of Retirement Plans written by David B. Loeper and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-05-27 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for The Four Pillars of Retirement Plans "This up-to-the-minute book shows how the Supreme Court's recent LaRue decision has reshaped the world of retirement plans. Rules governing fiduciaries of defined benefit plans may no longer protect fiduciaries of defined contribution plans and may actually harm them. The Four Pillars of Retirement Plans is indispensable for plan sponsors and other fiduciaries, and for all those advising them, including investment advisors and attorneys." —W. Scott Simon, JD, CFP, AIFA, author of The Prudent Investor Act: A Guide to Understanding and Morningstar "Fiduciary Focus" columnist "This book is a must-read for all plan sponsors, financial advisors, and ERISA attorneys if they have any hope of defending themselves from the mountain of litigation looming on the horizon for all participant-directed retirement plans and provides a road map to easily modify antiquated procedures born in the defined benefit era that contradict today's participant-directed retirement plans. Plaintiff's counsel is sure to have read this book; if you don't, you will be defenseless in these suits." —Edward Siedle, Esq., "The Pension Detective" and President of Benchmark Financial Services, Inc. "If you are a trustee, plan sponsor, or financial advisor serious about the retirement plan marketplace, you MUST read this book, or you will be ill-equipped to deal with the fiduciary meltdown non-readers will be facing." —John Lohr, ERISA attorney and author
Download or read book Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law 2021 Edition written by Dana Shilling and published by Wolters Kluwer. This book was released on 2020-08-05 with total page 1890 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law will help you navigate complex and potentially costly Human Resources issues. You'll know what to do (and what not to do) to avoid costly mistakes or oversights, confront HR problems - legally and effectively - and understand the rules. The Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law offers fast, dependable, plain English legal guidance for HR-related situations from ADA accommodation, diversity training, and privacy issues to hiring and termination, employee benefit plans, compensation, and recordkeeping. It brings you the most up-to-date information as well as practical tips and checklists in a well-organized, easy-to-use resource.
