Practice Management
NTSA, the National Tax-Deferred Savings Association, is proud to honor Susan Diehl, QPA, CPC, TGPC, ERPA, BCF™ with their NTSA 2023 Richard Ford Volunteer Service Award (FVSA). Diehl will be recognized at the NTSA 2023 Summit at the Grand Hyatt, Tampa, FL at their Awards Luncheon Feb. 27, 2023....
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We don’t know all the particulars yet, but a number of pending excessive fee suits have announced settlements.
In a case of good news, bad news, the pace of excessive fee settlements seems to be accelerating (that would be the bad news), but the size of those same settlements seems to be declining...
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Having completed my fourth Half Ironman a few weeks ago, I have been reflecting on what I have learned.
From the very start, I’ve been surprised how often endurance sports training is compared to more typical athletic activities. I enjoyed sports in high school and have enjoyed the three...
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It’s that time of year again…Back to School! We’re not talking about a silly comedy starring Rodney Dangerfield from 1986, we’re talking about all those educators and school personnel that keep the schools running heading back into the schools for their academic year grind.
With back to school /...
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Franklin Templeton announced Sept. 13 that it is moving its 403(b) business to PCS Retirement’s Aspire 403(b) platform. Aspire is a division of PCS Retirement and is the largest independent recordkeeper serving K-12 retirement plans in the United States.
To date, says Franklin Templeton, most 403(...
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NTSA congratulates NTSA 2020 Elite Advisor Joseph Avallone for his outstanding, unique accomplishments. Avallone practices through NTSA Strategic Partner PlanMember in Winter Springs, FL.
Joseph Avallone began his career in the financial services industry in 1990. Twenty-nine years ago, Avallone...
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Tech Talk features some suggestions for steps an employer can take to encourage employees to build and enhance their financial wellness.
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Retaining and maintaining records is not a minor matter—ERISA and Department of Labor (DOL) regulations make that clear. In MarketBeat, John Iekel writes about a plan administrator who observes that regardless of their importance, policies concerning record retention and maintenance are not as...
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The 2023 NTSA Summit — Feb. 26-28, 2023, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa, in Tampa Bay, Florida — is the only industry event designed for 403(b) and 457(b) professionals.
But it gets better!
You can expect tailored general sessions and workshops based on advisor feedback we received from the agenda...
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NTSA congratulates NTSA 2020 Elite Advisor Sara McGrath, AIF ®, CRES, for her outstanding, unique accomplishments. McGrath practices through NTSA Strategic Partner Lincoln Investment, Worchester, MA.
For 15 years, McGrath has helped create financial plans, personalized ‘roadmaps’ that solve...
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A federal judge has affirmed a $1.5 million judgment against Schlichter Bogard & Denton LLP and Schneider Wallace Cottrell Konecky LLP for their role in bringing a “reckless” excessive fee suit.
Back in September 2020, determining that the decision to pursue litigation was “objectively...
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NTSA congratulates NTSA 2020 Elite Advisor David Wolfe, CRES, for his outstanding, unique accomplishments. Wolfe practices through NTSA Strategic Partner EFS Advisors, Cedar Rapids, MN.
For over 29 years, David Wolfe has been a well-respected financial advisor in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. He...
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When you’re sitting down and reviewing portfolios with your clients, don’t forget to mention the benefits of a Roth IRA for their working children. What better way to expand your client base than working with the younger generation?
By spending the time with them, you can get them started with...
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Do you know an educated, experienced, community-minded NTSA financial advisor who is “best of the best” and whose works are:
innovative
unique
successful
with specific, outstanding accomplishments and/or contributions
And who:
advocates proactively for the industry
leads in profound...
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On Friday, Aug. 5, 2022 at 1 pm EDT (noon CDT; 11 am MDT; 10 am PDT) there is a special zoom information call for all interested parties to promote and support the NTSA 2023 Elite Advisor Awards nomination and application process.
The agenda for the call is to:
listen to membership and any...
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NTSA congratulates NTSA 2021 Elite Advisor Lisa Tursi, AIF ®, CRES, for her outstanding, unique accomplishments. Tursi works with Clifford & Rano, Worchester, MA and practices through NTSA Strategic Partner Lincoln Investment; and serves more than 900 participants in 74 school districts. She...
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Do you know of an NTSA Advisor who is the Best of the Best? Why haven’t you nominated him or her yet?
Does the process seem daunting? Never fear!! The NTSA Awards Judging Committee Chair and others will hold an Information Session this Friday, Aug. 5 at 1:00 p.m. EDT to help you navigate the...
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Wine tasting has become a popular activity throughout the country. This is often a social event with a bunch of friends and can include several trips to a winery to create a finish-bottled product. How about working with a winery to create a client event centered on the last step, which is corking...
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With fee compression and other market pressures in the defined contribution space, financial planning and wealth management opportunities are becoming more attractive offerings to recordkeepers, plan advisors and other DC providers.
In fact, several DC plan providers are harmonizing their DC and...
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NTSA congratulates NTSA 2021 Elite Advisor Michael Goldberg, CRES for his outstanding, unique accomplishments. Goldberg, Boca Raton, FL, practices through NTSA Strategic Partner Equitable and serves 5,100 participants in six school districts. He had more than $46 million in retirement assets under...
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