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A Fiduciary’s Guide to Annuities- “Why Go There?”
James W. Watkins, III, J.D., CFP EmeritusTM, AWMA® A [fiduciary] is held to something stricter than the morals of the market place. Not honesty alone, but the punctilio of an honor the most sensitive, is the standard of behavior….1 Consistent … Continue reading
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Tagged 401k, Annuities, ERISA, fiduciary, fiduciary investing, fiduciary law, fiduciary loyalty, Fiduciary prudence, fiduciary responsibility, retirement plans
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May It Please the Court: Justice Denied As Courts Miss the Forest for the Trees in ERISA Actions
Price is what you pay, value is what you receive. – Warren Buffett As any trial attorney will tell you, there are times when you wonder if a judge just does not understand a case or if you are just getting … Continue reading
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Tagged 401k, 401k compliance, 403b, 404c, 404c compliance, Active Management Value Ratio, best interests, ERISA, evidence based investing, fiduciary, fiduciary investing, fiduciary law, Fiduciary prudence, fiduciary standard, investment advisers, pension plans, retirement plans, RIA, wealth management, wealth preservation
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Emerging Asset Allocation “Trap?”
As both a securities/ERISA attorney and a CFP® professional, I realize that I often see things from a different perspective that other in those professions. Some would say that is an advantage, others say it’s a disadvantage. I have definitely … Continue reading
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Special Needs Trusts and Your Value-Added Proposition
Excellent discussion and analysis on a subject that is gaining increasing attention by both financial planners, financial advisers and attorneys, as the need for such services continues to grow as people realize the significant benefits, and protection, that experienced professionals … Continue reading
Posted in elder law, elderly investment fraud, financial planning, investment advisers, special needs advice, special needs planning, trust realtionships, wealth management, wealth preservation
Tagged disability issues, disability law, elder investment fraud, elder law, fiduciary investing, financial planning, special need law, special needs trusts, wealth management, wealth preservation
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The Prudent Investment Fiduciary Rules 